It sets up the theban people as being in trouble
It sets up Oedipus's commitment to his people
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Answer:
the underlined portion of the sentence it C. adjectival phrase
Explanation:
We must be careful not to be fooled by the use of "before". In the context and manner it is used here, "before" is a synonym for "in front of". It is heading the phrase that modifies the verb "brought", and it is indicating a place. Therefore, we are talking of an adverb of place. The whole phrase functions as an adverb, indicating to where Charles Darnay would be brought.
Even though many countries want to host the Olympics, only a few can afford it.
