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In Antigone What does the metaphor 'with threats to to swallow us/ and spears thrusting to kill" mean?

a. That the men of Thebes were scared and did not want to fight

b. That the men of Argos had many swords and could fight better

C. That the threat was real and the other army was poised for battle

d. That the mine they worked at had many gems