Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

In what way is Grenouille’s person and character determined by nature, and in what way is it determined by nurture?

Examine the various ways in which other people react to Grenouille when they encounter him and analyze the different reactions. Is there a common theme that emerges?

Is Grenouille what we would call a tragic figure for whom one should feel pity, or is he a straightforward antagonist?