Patrick Suskind 'Perfume' Extract and Questions

Focus: How to craft a vivid setting in creative writing

On the worksheet handout students have an example extract from the opening of the novel ‘Perfume’ which uses sensory description. Students must then answer the questions an explore how imagery which focuses on the sense of smell can be used to create a vivid setting.

Students then complete a creative writing task and write about a modern day setting in the style of Patrick Suskind.