I believe the answer is <u>The second paragraph explains the sequence of events that follow when one's ambition is to gain distinction </u> But I'm not sure sorry if it's wrong
Just did the test, for Plato/Edmentum the answer is D) "The second paragraph contrasts the benefits of ambition with the disadvantages described in the first paragraph"
Here's my answer he used many different internal tragedies in all the passages because he wanted to tell you about his life and how hard it was while he was a slave. I hope this helps.