While I don't disagree that Humbert and Lolita's relationship was dysfunctional I don't believe that this dysfunction falls squarely on his shoulders. I think his really is shown in the end, where they are able to see each other without massive amounts of anger and drama.
I think Lolita reached out in an inappropriate way, possibly because she KNEW how she would be received. Her home life was a mess and that made her a target. Humbert is the adult and should have behaved but that's really what makes this novel.
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While I don't disagree that Humbert and Lolita's relationship was dysfunctional I don't believe that this dysfunction falls squarely on his shoulders. I think his really is shown in the end, where they are able to see each other without massive amounts of anger and drama.
I think Lolita reached out in an inappropriate way, possibly because she KNEW how she would be received. Her home life was a mess and that made her a target. Humbert is the adult and should have behaved but that's really what makes this novel.