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What does Montaigne mean by his statement on barbarity in his Essays?
Montaigne compares cannibalism, which Europeans find barbaric, with tortures employed in Europe, including the practise of feeding live men to pigs or dogs. Since it is better to eat a dead man than...
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How did Montaigne in The Essays attempt to achieve self-knowledge and self-mastery?
In the Essays, Montaigne's tone was very casual and easy to read. He related stories from his own life and used them as examples to support his points. His style of writing is sometimes referred to...
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How do the learning experiences of Emma (from Jane Austen's novel) and Montaigne (from "The Essays of Experience")...
Emma's learning experiences in Austen's novel revolve around her misguided attempts at matchmaking, leading to personal growth through her mistakes and the guidance of Mr. Knightley. In contrast,...