The Bacchae

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What is Pentheus' tragic flaw?

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Pentheus' tragic flaw is his masculine posturing (cockiness) combined with his insecurity.

Once Dionysis has the young king Pentheus confused and in a dress, he lures him to his death purring, "Only you are man enough for this."

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