Montaigne’s gory description of cannibalism is a metaphor for a0 behavior by civilized people.

Montaigne's bloody description of cannibalism is a metaphor for the barbaric behavior of civilized people.

Explanation:

Montaigne's description of cannibalism is a metaphor for the barbaric behavior of society which finds itself civilized, but commits acts equal or more destructive than cannibalism, such as envy and revenge, for example; only to raise their egos and their reputations that have no value.

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