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The Bald Man and the Fly
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A fly bit the bare head of a bald man who, endeavoring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Escaping, the fly said mockingly, "You who have wished to revenge, even with death, the prick of a tiny insect, see what you have done to yourself to add insult to injury?" The bald man replied, "I can easily make peace with myself, because I know there was no intention to hurt. But you, an ill-favored and contemptible insect who delights in sucking human blood, I wish that I could have killed you even if I had incurred a heavier penalty."

Revenge will hurt the avenger.
Question
The fly's dialogue in this story reveals him to be
Responses
A curiouscurious
B forgivingforgiving
C regretfulregretful
D taunting

Answer 1

The fly's dialogue in this story reveals him to be:

D. taunting

The fly mocks the bald man for his reaction, highlighting the absurdity of his attempt to seek revenge against such a small creature.