Answer:
Montaigne's bloody description of cannibalism is a metaphor for the barbaric behavior of civilized people.
Step-by-step 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.