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In the opening of Sophocles’ tragic trilogy, the city of Thebes lies under a devastating plague, its citizens desperate for a savior. King Oedipus, celebrated for freeing the city from a past curse, is summoned to hear the pleas of priests, elders, and humble supplicants who beg for his guidance. The atmosphere brims with tension as the chorus of grieving Thebans paints a vivid picture of famine, loss, and a divine wrath that threatens to engulf the city.

Against this backdrop, Oedipus confronts the weight of leadership, his reputation as a wise ruler clashing with the terrifying possibility that the gods demand a new reckoning. As the priests recount the horrors afflicting the land, listeners are drawn into the moral and psychological stakes that will drive the drama forward. The stage is set for a profound exploration of fate, responsibility, and the fragile line between heroism and tragedy.

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