FORM 4

by Frank Brennan

SYNOPSIS PLOT CHARACTERS THEMES MORAL VALUES LESSON LEARNT / MESSAGE

 This

story is about a chemist named Anna who concocted a new scent The Fruitcake Special which when used, causes men to fall in love with her. One of them is her boss and owner of Amos Cosmetics, David Amos. He smells the perfume on her and invites her out to dinner.

commotion happens in the French restaurant as David and a waiter compete for her attention. Anna soon realizes the affect of the scent on men was due to the ingredient found in the fruitcake that she added into the perfume. The fruitcake was made by an old woman who had just passed away.

When Anna is insulted by Mr. Amos and his girlfriend, Sabina, she resigns from her job and joins another company. Much later, she gets a visit from Armstrong who has fallen in love with her at first sight. Anna is willing to accept him.

 Anna

creates a special fruitcake perfume. David Amos is attracted to Anna Annas mother and Aunt Mimi discuss marriage suitors for Anna. Dinner at French restaurant. Anna visits Aunt Mimi. Anna quits her job. Anna accepts Armstrong attention.

 ANNA

DAVID

AMOS ANNAS MOTHER AUNT MIMI SABINA ARMSTRONG OLD LADY THE WAITER

27 year old, unmarried ordinary-looking chemist hardworking and dedicated to her work determined sensible status conscious

rich, dark, handsome English man owner and boss of Amos Cosmetics proud and arrogant status conscious self-centered superficial person

considerate and caring non-judgmental

Busybody forthright helpful warm, generous and caring

beautiful, young model Davids latest girlfriend proud and arrogant possessive and jealous

pizza delivery man owns pizza company quite good-looking hardworking determined a bit short

bakes and sells cakes had seven husbands mysterious

works at French restaurant bold, impulsive and reckless

inner beauty versus outer beauty determination keeping ones dignity

caring and concerned determination diligence helpful

Be caring and concerned towards our loved ones avoid being vain and proud of our looks do not be mean towards others

be determined and work hard to achieve our dreams help others to overcome their problems maintain our dignity when we feel insulted