People's Love and Hate for Grenouille

Perfume

How society's perception of Grenouille shifts from hatred to adoration under the influence of his perfume.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Initial Hatred

Initial Hatred Feared and Despised Grenouille was an abomination. People avoided him or tried to kill him. The Murderer Label When his crimes were known, the public wanted his blood. Execution Preparations

Transformation at Execution

Transformation at Execution The Perfume's Effect As Grenouille stepped out, the crowd was overwhelmed by love. They saw him as an angel. Orgy of Adoration People worshipped him, copulated in his honor. He was the object of universal desire. Paradox

Aftermath: Erasure

Aftermath: Erasure Shame and Amnesia The townspeople were ashamed and forgot the events. They accepted Druot as the murderer. Grenouille's Legacy He was remembered only as a rumor. His true power was hidden. Final Devouring

before 1766

15 April 1766

after 15 April 1766