An enterprising young woman named Gloria began an internship at a prestigious company that is a leader in its industry. Though her position was unpaid and temporary, she was driven to work her way up to a full-time job. Gloria took the initiative to take on any projects that came her way, and she regularly stayed late to demonstrate her commitment to the company. In a short time, her dedication paid off: her supervisor made note of her leadership and hard work and offered her a full-time position. Gloria was pleased with this development, but she was not fully satisfied. She set her sights on an even higher rung of the corporate ladder.
One day, while finishing up some work after hours, Gloria was having trouble with her computer, so she decided to use her boss' computer. As she worked, she accidentally stumbled upon evidence that her boss had been engaging in criminal behavior of a very serious nature. Faced with this startling information, Gloria wondered what she should do. Most people would have immediately gone to the police, but Gloria saw an opportunity for personal gain. She could use this information to blackmail her boss into giving her a promotion. Gloria discreetly approached her boss with a proposition: she would keep what she discovered a secret in exchange for an executive position with the company. Her boss agreed, and Gloria felt intoxicated by her new authority (and new salary).
However, Gloria's boss had plans of her own. While Gloria was enjoying the comforts of her cushy new job, her boss was working to frame Gloria for the very criminal activity she had uncovered. Gloria's boss carefully eliminated any trace of her own involvement and made it appear that Gloria had been the responsible party all along. A mere two weeks after achieving her much-dreamed-about position, Gloria received an unexpected visit from the police, who arrested her on the spot. In the end, Gloria lost her job, freedom, and reputation.
In this story, Gloria's tragic flaw is BEST described as her
1. arrogance.
2. immorality.
3. greed.
4. ambition.