1. For wider discussion

 

Choose one of the critical perspectives listed below and discuss its relevance for your interpretation of Des Cannibales:

• § Montaigne as ethnographer
• § Montaigne: teacher or learner?
• § Montaigne as sceptic: the limitations of knowledge
• § The problems of writing and representation

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In what ways might this essay be said to show us that learning is an ‘endless process’?

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2. Practice Essay question

 

In your groups, think about how you would approach the following question.

To what extent and in what ways is misunderstanding presented as an inevitable feature of human interaction in the text set for study? Answer with reference to 'Des Cannibales'.

 

You should do the following:

• Go through the Study Skills 1 slides here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/french/current/ug/modules/firstyear/skills/
• Read one article from the list of recommended reading on Montaigne set out here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/french/current/ug/modules/firstyear/strategies/lectureprog/montaigne/furtherreading/ I recommend the Duval article, the Randall article and the introduction to Montaigne 's writing by Terence Cave, available in electronic extract on this page, but do try others if you would like.
• Write an introduction to your essay in full (no more than 200 words) and post it here using the 'comments' button
• Note down 3 areas of discussion you would pursue in the main body of the essay very briefly using bullet points