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Consider Suskind's social, cultural, historical and political backdrop to writing the novel. What connections that be made within the text? What challenges arise? 
 

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 In the midst of the social change, it is quite surprising that an outsider like Grenouille was able to sustain his life for such a long time. I believe that the Bourgeoisie Liberal Revolution played a key role in sustaining him. Prior to the revolution, humanity was barely existent, with all the power in the hands of a few. However, with the start of the revolution, the mindset evolved, allowing Grenouille to be sent to a foster care. In addition, since there were enough demands (as the middle class got richer), he was able to live off making perfumes. 

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s, yet Perfume is what he is well-known for. However, in terms of his personal life, it was very concealed, barely anyone knew him personally. He is also known for his mysophobia (Phobia for anything not hyigeneic) which also contributed him to not be in touch with almost anyone. The book however reflects the opposing characteristic of hygineic, creating an ironic 

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Perfume gives several references during the book towards contextual information - including Baldini's beliefs and their similarities with ideas from the Age of Enlightenment and the war that Grenouille avoided encountering during his time in the cave.

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 Time and place of the book helped the readers to understand Perfume’s contextual settings. The Age of Enlightenment provided background to the many scientific outbreaks, like how Grenouille is pushing the boundaries of the “normal methods” to create his new distinct perfume. The Age of Revolution also explained the up-rise of the middle-class. This explained why people started to care more about their physical appearance and their “scent”. 

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Through his comprehensive knowledge of perfumery, Suskind had established a piece of literature that brilliantly captured the essence of scent. Additionally, Suskind's study within the fields of modern/medieval history enabled him to accurately describe the scenery of 19th century France.

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Perfume took place shortly before the rise of romanticism, an artistic movement opposing classic and traditional style of neoclassicism. Grenouille’s unconventional approaches to the craft of perfumery allow Suskind to depict the changing arts. However, the immorality related to Grenouille’s

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Patrick Suskind:
- After studying medieval history at the University of Munich, he moved to Aix-en-Provence, France in 1968, where he continued his studies until 1974. He then relocated to Paris where he short fiction, including Perfume.
- While writing Perfume,  Suskind states to have rented a vespa and driven around Southern France 'just sniffing' to generate ideas for his protagonist, Grenouille. ''Smelling was practically the only sense I had functioning on the Vespa,. With goggles I could hardly see and with the helmet on I couldn't hear anything.''

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France
- The putrid and stinking setting of Paris provides contrast to Grenouille’s higher goals (of finding the perfect scent) and gives the audience an ole-factorial experience of the society of the time.
- The region of southern France where Grenouille carries out most of the murders is famous for its specialties in scents and perfume making, which closely relates to the theme of the book and gives a good setting for Grenouille’s exploration in perfumery.

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Time and place of the book helped the readers to understand Perfume’s contextual settings. The Age of Enlightenment provided background to the many scientific outbreaks, like how Grenouille is pushing the boundaries of the “normal methods” to create his new distinct perfume. The Age of Revolution also explained the up-rise of the middle-class. This explained why people started to care more about their physical appearance and their “scent”.

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In what ways do time and place matter to this work?

Consider Suskind's social, cultural, historical and political backdrop to writing the novel. What connections that be made within the text? What challenges arise?

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Suskind was not able to do what he wanted to do which was playing the piano. This could reflect why he decided to choose 18th century France as the time period for the book since back then there was education for all excluding the extremely poor and unwealthy.

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Suskind is an extremely anti-social person, who secluded himself from society. In Perfume, Grenouille is a character who also tries to stay away from society. There was also a seven year period in which Grenouille completely isolated himself from the rest of the world by living in a cave. Suskind could be representing himself through the character Grenouille.

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Suskind is an extremely anti-social person, who secluded himself from society. In Perfume, Grenouille is a character who also tries to stay away from society. There was also a seven year period in which Grenouille completely isolated himself from the rest of the world by living in a cave. Suskind could be representing himself through the character Grenouille.

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Perfume gives several references during the book towards contextual information - including Baldini's beliefs and their similarities with ideas from the Age of Enlightenment and the war that Grenouille avoided encountering during his time in the cave.

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Perfume

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18th century France: French Revolution and Age of Enlightenment/Age of Reason

- Rise of the middle class: people began making more money and started caring more about their appearance. Perfume was considered a luxury not many people could afford.
- People began to question religion and rely more on scientific discoveries, which is why blasphemy/religion is a theme in the novel

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Baldini is resistant to change. This is clearly shown in pg. 59 which gives an elaborate account of the many changes being caused due to the Age of Enlightenment.

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Age of Enlightenment: scientific advancement, testings and strange methods (pseudo-scientific procedures, human and animal testings, ...) bringing forward new ideas and breaking what were considered rules and conventions-> Grenouille was pushing the boundaries to what was considered a perfume, looking for the ultimate scent, similar to how many philosophers and scientists at the time were looking for the ‘truth’.

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Suskind studied history in university, this may have inspired him to accurately set the novel in 18th century France. However as Suskind is German he would have found it slightly challenging to recreate the atmosphere of France and its customs.
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Suskind studied

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During the mid 18th century in France (Bourgeois / Liberal Revolution ), there was a rise in the middle class (mostly artisans and merchants).They were traditionally undervalued but during this time period, they become the most powerful and important of all groups.

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Suskind has not written many stories, yet Perfume is what he is well-known for. However, in terms of his personal life, it was very concealed, barely anyone knew him personally. He is also known for his mysophobia (Phobia for anything not hyigeneic) which also contributed him to not be in touch with almost anyone. The book however reflects the opposing characteristic of hygineic, creating an ironic

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In the midst of the social change, it is quite surprising that an outsider like Grenouille was able to sustain his life for such a long time. I believe that the Bourgeoisie Liberal Revolution played a key role in sustaining him. Prior to the revolution, humanity was barely existent, with all the power in the hands of a few. However, with the start of the revolution, the mindset evolved, allowing Grenouille to be sent to a foster care. In addition, since there were enough demands (as the middle class got richer), he was able to live off making perfumes.

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Context was

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In what ways do
time and place matter to this work?

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In what ways do
time and place matter to this work?

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Consider Suskind's social, cultural, historical and political backdrop to writing the novel. What connections that be made within the text? What challenges arise?