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Freud's Interpretation of Dreams: The Significance of Oedipus Plucking His Eyes Out
Freud's fascination with castration and the connection to the death drive is evident through his interpretation of the story of Oedipus, where the loss of vision symbolizes the loss of assumed mastery. It goes beyond the mere repetition of the edible theme and highlights the profound realization experienced by Oedipus when he plucks his own eyes out.