Because of this metaphorical connection, he finds beauty in the girls through their scents, while “the rest of the stupid stuff… of no concern to him” (100).
In this way, Grenouille’s opinions echo that of the time period, where his feelings towards flowers are symbolic of his thoughts toward women. During this era, women were commonly seen merely for their attributes of beauty and their likelihood to wed. The reoccurring symbols and metaphorical interplay between flowers and women is very reflective of the pre-revolutionary time period in France.
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