Perfume-The Story of a Murderer-Assignment PDF

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The screenplay, by Tykwer, Andrew Birkin and Bernd Eichinger, is based on Patrick Süskind 's 1985 novel Perfume. Set in 18th century France, the film tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Whishaw), an olfactory genius, and his homicidal quest for the perfect scent....

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 1.

Where and when exactly was the main character born? Give the exact date and location. (It was mentioned in the movie.) - Jean Baptiste Grenouille was born on July 17, 1738, in Paris City’s fish market.

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What happened to Grenouille's mother after giving birth to him? - After attempting to murder her own child, he was arrested and sentenced to death in the gallows.

3.

Who is Madame Gaillard? - She raises abandoned children in exchange of money, then sell them when she thinks they are ready to work.

4.

What age was Grenouille when Madame Gaillard sold him to Grimal? - He was 13 years old.

5.

What was the first scent that made Grenouille obsessed and enchanted? - The body scent of the red-haired lady.

6.

A red-haired lady died at the beginning of the story. How did she die? - Grenouille accidentally killed her by covering her mouth and nose to stop her from making a noise.

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How did Grenouille and Baldini meet? - They first met when Grenouille delivered the ordered goatskins of Baldini. Then Grenouille used that opportunity to demonstrate his perfume making skills.

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After a long walk to Grasse, Grenouille stayed inside a cave for a while. What did he discover about himself? - He discovered that even there are a thousand smell from his clothes, he didn’t have a scent of himself.

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Why are the girls being killed in the story? Who is responsible for the killing spree? - Grenouille is the one responsible for the killings of the girls, and he’s doing it to preserve their scent and to create a perfume using the 13th note of scent that he learned from his master Baldini.

10. Who is Laura? - Laura Richis is the daughter of wealthy Antoine Richis, and she was the last and 13th

victim of Grenouille that completed the 13th note for his miracle perfume....