To accurately choose the best option for the primary purpose of the second paragraph, I would need to refer to the specific content of that paragraph. However, based on the options you've presented, it seems that the context might be from a work related to Homer's "The Odyssey." Generally, Aegyptius is a character associated with mourning and the situation regarding Odysseus and Telemachus.
If the second paragraph focuses on the feelings and motivations of Aegyptius, the correct choice would likely be:
A) explain the reason for Aegyptius' sorrow.
Please confirm if this aligns with your text or provide more context for a more precise answer!