It sets up the theban people as being in trouble
It sets up Oedipus's commitment to his people
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Answer: A
Explanation: 2 Reasons. One, it makes more sense than the others. And two, it isn't talking about an actual gun so not d. Why would he need muscles? Answer that. If you can't it's not C. B....Just no. So A.
I believe it would be the second option
The Civil War was devastating. Was is our linking verb.