Final answer:
Creon is seeking the support of the 'citizens' for his decree in the play Antigone.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question refers to a passage from Sophocles' play Antigone, in which the character Creon, the ruler of Thebes, has issued a decree. In the context of the given theatre, Creon is addressing a group of people whom he trusts and regards as loyal. Based on the excerpt provided, Creon understands the problems of 'elders' and is seeking their support for his decree. Therefore, the appropriate answer is 'A) Citizens,' as elders can be seen as representatives of the citizen body and are the ones that he has specifically convened.