Oedipus Complex Confucius

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When someone hurts one another, no matter how much, the first course of action people want to take is seeking revenge on whoever hurt them. Consequently, most people will come to their sense and be logical about the whole idea of revenge and push it aside, but some people choose to go through with revenge, even it that means possibly hurting the other person. There is a quote by Confucius that says “Before embarking on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Confucius states that there is no righteousness in seeking out revenge, it will not positively benefit you, it will harm your target and you as well. In “My Oedipus Complex” a 5 year old boy loves his mother and he obtains all of her attention until one day the father returns home and the