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Do you think Oedipus has a tragic flaw?

If so, explain whether you believe it to be anger, excessive pride, or another quality. If you do not think he has a specific tragic flaw, explain your reasoning.

In 1-2 paragraphs, defend your position using at least two examples from the text as evidence.

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Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Oedipus' tragic flaw is excessive pride. He became so prideful when he found out that he had children with his mother, that he gouged his eyes out. He was too self-absorbed in the matter to think of his family but so overcome with guilt and shame that he couldnt bear to see his children anymore.

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