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The Tragic Flaw: The Hero's Fatal Weakness
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What is the tragic flaw of Oedipus in Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex?
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His pride
💡 Explanation:
Oedipus' pride leads him to reject the warnings of Tiresias and to continue his investigation into the murder of Laius, which ultimately leads to his downfall.