Question

Read the following passage and answer the question.

My children, latest generation born from Cadmus, why are you sitting here with wreathed sticks in supplication to me, while the city fills with incense, chants and cries of pain?
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so I have come in person—I, Oedipus,
whose fame all men acknowledge.
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I shall assist you willingly in every way.
I would be a hard-hearted man indeed,
if I did not pity suppliants like these.

How does this passage relate to the overall plot of the story? Select all that apply.

It sets up the Theban people as being in trouble.
It sets up Oedipus’s commitment to his people and his desire to help them.
It sets up Oedipus’s arrogance.
It tells us that Oedipus hates the Chorus.

Answer 1

Answer is 2nd option
It sets up Oedipus's commitment to his people and desire to help them.
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Answer 2

The passage proves Oedipus commitment and his urge to help them. He treates his citizens almost like his very own children.

The Thebian King is grieved by the fact that his citizens, whom he sees as his own children are suffering and crying in pain.

He is almost like a father who assures that everything is going to be alright and that he is there if he needs them.

His commitment to his people is representative of the thebian king.