conflict
the plague
A plague threatens to destroy the city.
in the beginning of the play what happened?
No, citizens don't tell Theban King Oedipus about a plague threatening to destroy the city at the beginning of the play. Instead, it's the priest who does so. Oedipus already is aware of the problem and the lack of an effective solution.
At the beginning of the play "Oedipus Rex," Oedipus has sent Creon to the Oracle at Delphi to seek guidance on how to rid Thebes of the plague afflicting the city. He wants to learn the cause of the pestilence and how to restore order. Creon is tasked with obtaining the Oracle's prophecy to help Oedipus address the crisis facing Thebes.
He is told to leave Colonus.
by answering the question of sphinx.
At the beginning, Oedipus was full of pride and very boastful, "I AM OEDIPUS!" Towards the end, he was more confused and pitied, and just really upset and sad. "I am Oedipus..."
The Citizens
At the beginning of the play "Oedipus Rex," the people of Thebes come to Oedipus seeking help and guidance because the city is suffering from a devastating plague. They are desperate for a solution to the crisis, as the plague is causing widespread suffering and death. The citizens believe that Oedipus, as their king, has the power to save them and restore order to their lives. They hope he can uncover the cause of the plague and bring about a resolution.
plague
A pestilence is what Theban King Oedipus learns is threatening to destroy his city at the beginning of the play. It threatens the city's population, its livestock, and its harvests. If it isn't stopped, the Theban population well may die out, and the resources that they need for their survival likewise may dry up.A pestilence is what Theban King Oedipus discovers to be threatening to destroy his city at the beginning of the play. It's ravaging his city's population, livestock and crops. He doesn't know how to stop it. So he sends his brother-in-law and uncle, Theban King Creon, to find out the cause of, and the solution to, the problem through consultation with the Oracle at Apollo's Shrine.