Vladimir Nabokov by Amber Matelski https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov Literature influenced by Life en-us 2021-08-05 22:07:17 UTC 2026-03-21 06:24:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Vladimir_Nabokov_1969.jpg Resemblance amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670424876 As an author, Nabokov used memories and turned them into fictitious situations that he could use and build upon in his works. In "Lolita," Nabokov's main character, Humbert, is holding onto a memory and his life's choices revolve around his inability to cope with that memory leading him to desire an inappropriate relationship with a young girl. Nabokov did not have an inapproriate relationship with young girls but did have numerous affairs with married women (Nabokov's Life). These life situations could have very well influenced his character, Humbert, and the justifications he made to show he wasn't wrong in his actions.]]> 2021-08-05 22:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670424876 Success amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670429627 Throughout the novel the reader learns that Humbert was not as successful as his double, Clare Quilty. Humbert was jealous and resentful of Quilty and eventually murders him. Nabokov did not, however, murder anyone nor did he express jealousy but he did complete many unsuccessful works of literature before finally gaining great recognition with "Lolita." Nabokov lived in the shadow of his father's successes as a writer. Nabokov's father was also assasinated while trying to protect another man at a public meeting and it is said that he uses this particular theme in many of his literary works (Vladimir Nabokov). ]]> 2021-08-05 22:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670429627 Audience amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670433443 Nabokov believed that enchanting his audience was a way of placing them into the story and into another world. This was the goal in telling a story and the only way of being successful at it. In "Lolita" Humbert is telling his story from prison awaiting his time to be sentenced. Throughout the novel, Humbert makes many changes and side notes that almost contridict but bring new light to his story. The reader doesn't know if he has fabricated situations or made up characters; But this is what enchants the reader and keeps them from complete disgust at his recollection of events. Nabokov projected his own belief into this character and it is clear that his own life influenced much of how he portrayed Humbert's artistic style. ]]> 2021-08-05 22:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670433443 Poetry amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670441547 Nabokov started his literary works with poetry and his style was strong and meaningful. Throughout "Lolita" Humbert uses poetry as a way of communicating not only with his audience but also with his beloved Lolita.
Because you took advantage of a sinner
Because you took advantage
Because you took
Because you took advantage of my disadvantage (Lolita, 389)
Nabokov used anaphora in his poetic works much like his character Humbert Humbert. Although this poetic style is common, it is clear to see that Nabokov's artistic ways influenced how he portrayed his main character.]]> 2021-08-05 23:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670441547 How Nabokov's life influenced "Lolita" amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670453014 *Nabokov used his own memories to create his poetry and novels- Humbert uses his memories in his recollection of events that made the story of "Lolita"

*Nabokov had little success or recognition before producing "Lolita"- Humbert is portrayed as unsuccessful but finally gaines recognition by writing about his inappropriate sexual relationship with a young girl

*Nabokov was an enchanter and believed that this was the only way to captivate the audience and write a great story- Humbert did the same while creating his recollection piece and made sure to captivate his audience as not to lose their interest in his taboo lifestyle

*Nabokov began his craft as a poet and used it within his novels- Humbert uses poetry throughout his recollection of events and his poetry style is similar to that of Nabokov

*Nabokov moved quite frequently as a child and into adulthood and although he mainly called England home, he continued to travel frequently- Humbert also continuously travels throughout the novel and many places are similar to those traveled to and lived in by Nabokov

*Illness seemed to effect Nabakov and his close family and friends frequently throughout childhood and young adult life; not to mention multiple tragic deaths including that of his father- Humbert recalls times throughout the novel where Lolita was sick, tragedies such as fatal car accidents occured, and murders happened even by his own hand

]]> 2021-08-05 23:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670453014 amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670458479 2021-08-05 23:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670458479 Lolita amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670465673 It may seem odd that this clip is from the show "Pawn Stars" but I felt the expert summarized the story well and spoke perfectly of Nabokov's great writing. It also shows just how valuable this banned work is, even today.]]> 2021-08-05 23:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670465673 Relocation amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670477443 Nabokov moved constantly during his childhood and never fully settled anywhere even in adulthood (Nabokov's Life). Traveling from place to place may have been crucial to his artistic talent and aided in the enchantment he desired for his audience. Humbert also wrote about traveling throughout the novel.
I have a memo here: between July 5th and November 18, when I returned to Beardsley for a few days, I registered, if not actually stayed, at 342 hotels, motels and tourist homes (Lolita, 318)
Nabokov knew nothing but a life of traveling and it makes sense that he would project this into his main character.]]> 2021-08-06 00:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670477443 Tragedy amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670485561 Nabokov's life was full of loss, sickness, and tragic events. Losing his father was a huge incident that many speculated had great influence on his works. He fell is several times in childhood, as did some of his friends and family; And many deaths occured because of those illnesses (Nabokov's Life). Humbert recalls times of Lolita being sick, witnesses the tragic death of her mother after being struck by a car, and murders Quilty at the end of the novel. Some have said Nabokov used the common theme of mistaken assassination throughout many of his works, although he denies that (Vladimir Nabokov). The quote above also proves that Nabokov used his experience with tragedy as a powerful tool within his writing, claiming "Harm is the norm."]]> 2021-08-06 00:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670485561 Conclusion... amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670492382 Nabokov's life has clearly influenced this novel and it can possibly be broken down in many different ways by different readers all across the world. The truth is, Nabokov believed that life was art and his translation of that art captivated audiences everywhere. His tragedies, unsuccessful works, relocation, and scandelous events all helped inspire his novel "Lolita" and gave it the great success many still talk about to this day.]]> 2021-08-06 00:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670492382 Works Cited amarie83 https://padlet.com/amarie83/Nabokov/wish/1670494119 “Lolita PDF Book by Vladimir Nabokov (1955) Download or Read Online.” Books BillionHouston, booksvooks.com/lolita-pdf-vladimir-nabokov.html.  
 
“Nabokov's Life.” Nabokov's Life, thenabokovian.org/life.  
 
“Vladimir Nabokov.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/Vladimir-Nabokov. 
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