The Use of Characterization, Symbolism, and Imagery to Portray the Lack of Guilt as Grenouille's Source of Power in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, a Novel by Patrick Süskind
Grenouille is a classic novel by the German writer Patrick Süskind Set in 18th century Paris, the novel follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an odiferous and introverted protagonist who has an incredible sense of smell. Through his power to scent the world around him, he develops an obsession with capturing the perfect scent. He embarks on a journey to find the perfect aroma and his quest has far-reaching and mysterious consequences.
1. A close analysis of the character of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille and his relationship with scent.
2. Analysis of the symbolism of scent and how it impacts the story arc of the novel.
3. An exploration of the concept of identity and its role in the novel.
4. An exploration of the power of scent in literature and in Grenouille in particular.
5. A consideration of the role of nature in the novel and the implications of this.