spacecraftbox:Lolita is not a love story because the victim is not so innocent and the villain attra
spacecraftbox:Lolita is not a love story because the victim is not so innocent and the villain attractive…Many people don’t see he rapes her because A. They think physical violence is needed to be considered rape. Wrong. People can manipulate, seduce,etc.B. They think Lolita is not the virginal 12 year old they expected so it’s ok. Wrong. She’s just a child without a father. Her mother doesn’t give her much attention. She’s curious about sexuality. There are many reasons why she feels attracted to Humbert Humbert: an adult that gives her the attention she wants and make her believe she is in control of the situation. Even if it’s true she’s not that innocent he’s still way more experienced than her and knows better.I’m currently rereading it and feel really sad for Lolita. She has no family after her mom dies, the only adult in her life only sees her as an object to satisfy his sexual needs. Even when she’s sick with a fever he forces her to have sex, she cries every night…The whole plot is a nightmare when you think about it. It’s just beautifully written, still a nightmare. -- source link
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