Lolita pages 62 to 109

Lolita in my perspective is a very interesting work of art. Although the content and overall setting of the book is very wrong and somewhat disgusting, the way in which the piece is written is remarkable. To me i find the technical part of the book to be very impressive, as the details and way of expressing thoughts and situations is different than any other work i have ever read before. Throughout these pages of the book, i found the first few pages to be most interesting. Humbert, the narrator, is contradicting himself whether his actions are good and moral or wrong. At first, it states "The child knew nothing. I had done nothing to her." Due to the fact the child went about as nothing was wrong, Humbert tries to justify his actions, believing the child would act hurt and tarnished if something bad happened to her. Because to himself his actions are somewhat justified, he then states "nothing prevented me from repeating a performance." Performing bad deeds until one is caught is known as a bad habit, this being one of a serious degree. These quote shows his intentions for the future, proving he intends to continue his actions.

Later in the chapter, Humbert shows signs of recognition of his bad habit, somewhat chastising himself for his actions. When referring to the girl, he represents his feelings by saying "I adore her so horribly." Although he does love her, the way in which he shows it is wrong and simply immoral. He goes on to "qualify it as pathetic" realizing his wrong actions and showing some remorse for the past. Throughout this section of the book he goes back and forth, trying to decide whether he should act morally and normal, or act immorally and fulfill his "hunger".

After going back and forth on the direction he is going to take, he states "I intended, with the most fervent force and foresight, to protect the purtiy of that twelve year old child." In my opinion, his addiction and habit will overcome his goal, leading to a path of filth and dishonesty.