"The Annotated Lolita"

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the book "The Annotated Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov. Specifically, the paper discusses the role of doubles in the novel, and their importance in terms of the overall meaning and implication of the novel. The paper relates that, in this controversial and risque novel, Humbert and Quilty are doubles of each other, with Quilty representing the dark, evil side of Humbert's personality. They seem opposite during much of the book, but in reality, they are very much alike in many ways, and in the end, they blur together into one tragic and demented character

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"Humbert and Quilty seem in direct opposition for much of this sexy novel. Humbert is French, Quilty is American, and they both disdain the other's country. Humbert is a literary snob, while Quilty is a cheap porn producer. Humbert is obsessed with Lolita, and will do just about anything to have her, from marrying her mother to attempting to locate her all across the country. Quilty, on the other hand, although he tracks them throughout the country, is not as obsessed with Lolita, and actually throws her out when she refused to star in his next porn film. Humbert is psychotic and has spent time in institution, while Quilty is content to manipulate his friends and her, never admitting there might be something wrong with him. While Humbert seems to almost revere Lolita, and at first, he did not want to molest her, Quilty, in contrast, is a "complete freak in sex matters" (Nabokov 278)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Nabokov, Vladimir. The Annotated Lolita. Ed. Alfred Appel, Jr. New York: McGraw Hill, 1970

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