Part one of term paper
In his essay, "On Some Lines of Virgil", Montaigne assays the nature of affairs of love entered into by women and men relating the nature of the body and soul to that of language. He discusses things from the importance of training the soul, to the ability of women to be as infidel as men. Throughout his essay he maintains the outlook that ...

Part two of term paper
... body is seen as one of a student and teacher with the roles interchanging as it is considered necessary. Montaigne says we need our souls to be instructed in the way of doing good and keeping away evil, but that this must be done in moderation -- “lest you drive her [the soul] mad.” (Page 261.) He even says that he allows himself time for lascivious thoughts for this purpose. At times, however, it is necessary for the soul to take the instructor role to keep the body in line. Montaigne make ...