Salon+Discussions

Perfume **Salon Discussions **  In Eighteenth Century Paris, salon s functioned as places for men and women to meet and discuss intellectual, social, and political matters . We will use this format to examine aspects of Patrick Suskind’s novel, //Perfume//.  You will be assigned ten chapters for each discussion (approximately 50 pages per section). Each person will take on a different role akin to the various subjects discussed in the salons. The roles will switch for each discussion, so you will be engaging with the text for a distinct purpose each time you read. The roles and responsibilities are:   **Summarizer**: creates titles and provides a brief synopsis of the events that have taken place within the assigned chapters. A chart will be supplied to all members to organize the information as well as clarify the extent of summary requested, however, you can create your own method or graphic organizer. Just be sure you have something I can see and you can use for reference.


 *  Philosophizer: ** presents 3-4 issues offered in the section. They can be thematic such as those suggested on Wikispace page and the accompanying list or based on your own interest in relation to the novel. You should lead the discussion during this section, encouraging others to contribute remarks.

 **Satirist:** presents 3-4 short passages which focus on mocking a particular person, idea, or behavior. Points can be lightly humorous or viciously insulting. You should lead the discussion during this section, encouraging others to contribute remarks.

 **Historian/socialist:** provides important historical and/or social background for the events and situations within the assigned chapters. You will need to do research in this role, and you are responsible for offering reliable information **//as well as crediting your sources.//**

 <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Additionally, **each member of the group must select a significant passage for discussion.** Place a stickie on the passage (or jot down notes) on the purpose of passage and important elements within it. Be prepared to defend your selection. <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> **<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">Keep a schedule **<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> so you know when you will be assuming which role. 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font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> <span style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Salon groups:
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> Literatus: **<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';"> presents several intriguing points on language and structure by providing specific text references which contain identifiable literary devices. Your main focus is to elucidate the purposes and/or effects of these elements.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">Some suggested topics for discussion: **<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">Some suggested literary elements for analysis: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Goudy Old Style','serif';">Some historical/ social background topics for research: **
 * Angus ||  Jacky  ||  Andrew  ||
 * Jerome ||  Kathy  ||  Vickie  ||
 * Neville ||  Roy  ||  John  ||
 * Niu Niu ||  Linda  ||  Jimmy  ||
 * ||  ||  Henry  ||

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Reading Schedule:
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Salon ** || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Chapters ** || **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Date ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1-10 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4 February ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">11-20 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">6 February ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">21-30 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">9 February ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">31-40 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">11 February ||
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">5 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">41-51 || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">13 February ||