What does the cryptic crossword clue "Do I use power to corrupt tragic hero? (7)" mean?

The definition is "tragic hero?". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of DOIUSE ("Do I use") + P (abbreviation of "power") [anagram: "corrupt"] = OEDIPUS; definition: "tragic hero?" The answer is OEDIPUS.

Do I use power to corrupt tragic hero? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11322 | 11 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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