Perfume Patrick Suskind Flashcards
Iniquitous
immorally wicked, grossly unfair
“an iniquitous tax”
ostensible
appearing to be true; superficial, presumed
inaugurate
introduce, initiate
Akin
similar in nature
“something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her”
Avoidant
Type of personality characterized by the avoidance of intimacy
Pedestal
base framework
Entitled
By not setting up long term shelters or supplies and taking the more reckless choice of waiting at the shore, it shows how he was expecting to or almost felt entitled to be rescued
Beautiful phrase:
forcibly removed from comfort and conveniences of modern society - Ann Qian
makeshift
temporary solution: As his only access to humanity left, he quickly becomes attached, confiding in Wilson regarding his deepest worries, regrets, and internal struggles, with his makeshift companion proving to be a crucial outlet in allowing Chuck to stay sane and properly reflect and express his thoughts to eventually come to terms with the painful truth of his situation. -Ann Qian
tribulation
a cause of great trouble or suffering: as a result of his tribulations and self-reflection that occurred on the island, instead of an instinctual rejection of another harsh reality, he is able to find acceptance for the truth, let go of the past, and move on as an individual himself, to find new and different horizons to reach. -Ann Qian
Cloister
beautiful long walk in old buildings that have poles that show outside
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
enmity
hostility
Machiavellian
Using cunning and manipulative methods to achieve goals
Hubris
self-pride
