Patrick Suskind

Al Pacino in 'Stand Up Guys' says: 'They say we die twice. Once when the breath leaves our body, and once when the last person we know says pur name', whereas I says, writer never die as his works endure. In 2012, I recorded my life unflinchingly: the mixed emotions from seeing my grandfather pass away, the fleeting impulses of adolescence, and the myriad tastes of friendship. Although my writings didn't fare well due to the rigid writing requirement in…...

Compare and contrast the changes in the character of Baldini in Perfume and Mr. Samsa in The Metamorphosis after they experience empowerment in their lives. Empowerment is when one increases his capability and status within family and career. Often the great satisfaction stemming from empowerment lead those who experience it to become complacent, especially towards those who once held more distinctive positions. This is especially evident the character development of Baldini and Mr. Samsa in Perfume and The Metamorphosis. In…...

At the end of the novel there can be seen to be a change of attitude of society towards Grenouille. Due to his amazing gift, Grenouille is able to create a scent that powerfully manipulates human emotion through preserving the aroma of the 25 virgin girls. At Grenouille's execution he reveals this scent and the whole town is overwhelmed by emotion. It is at this point in time that the townsfolk admire Grenouille's gift and because of their state of…...

How do composers show that belonging can emerge from connections with people, places and communities? In you answer, refer to your prescribed text and at least TWO related text of your own choosing. An individual’s experience of acceptance and inclusion are required values in the human nature where one’s sense of belonging is an imperative factor. This could be created from connections emerging between people, places and communities where perception and ideas of belonging or not belonging vary. This is…...

Reflective Statement Perfume by Patrick Süskind, exposed me to a series of literary texts, themes and ideas. It also opened me to a variety of cultural developments that happened throughout the book. Through the interactive oral I gained a better understanding of the historical context and Parisian lifestyle. When reading I had superficial knowledge and I never really analyzed the periodical moment that the book was set in. The presentation helped me broaden my understanding of the French lifestyle by explaining…...

Perfume by Patrick Süskind, exposed me to a series of literary texts, themes and ideas. It also opened me to a variety of cultural developments that happened throughout the book. In the slums of 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born, with the gift of scent. As he grows up he lives to decipher the smells of Paris. He journeys to satisfy his obsessions with capturing odors, and it’s this that drives him to a murdering quest to create the…...