Jean-Baptiste Grenouille: the protagonist

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille: applying for a job

Why has he become a murderer?

" Perfume has a power to persuade that is more convincing than words, than appearances, sentiment or willpower.
You cannot say no to the persuasive power of perfume..." ."

Online resources about Patrick Süskind and his novel:

Reading guide

Das_Parfum

The novel