Giuseppe Baldini Rank order these quotes to get

Giuseppe Baldini

Rank order these quotes to get to the heart of Baldini’s character “…old and stiff as a pillar, in a silver powdered wigand a blue coat adorned with gold frogs. ” “So immobile was he, he looked like part of his own inventory. ” “Only when the chimes rang and the herons spewed – both of which occurred rather seldom – did he suddenly come to life. . ” “. . a small, scrambling figure that scurried out from behind the counter…” “As you know, I take my inspiration from no one. As you know, I create my own perfumes. ”

How has Suskind adapted his writing style to present the character of Baldini? Script form between Baldini & Chenier (p 4849 your book) Description of Baldini’s shop Repetition about how Baldini would ruin his shop and how Chenier would be too old to take over (p 51) Dramatic irony

Wonderings on Baldini Part 1, Chapter 11 seems to be narrated in the 3 rd person but taking the perspective of Baldini’s thoughts. How might this be interesting? Does Baldini represent the covetous human spirit? What does Baldini’s character add to the book?

Reflection How well has Suskind crafted the character of Baldini in your opinion? Or 3 interesting features of Baldini’s character 2 key lines from the text to represent Baldini 1 question you’d like to ask Suskind about his representation of Baldini