Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Humbert Humbert's Sleeping Pill Act can be Justified

I, personally, do no not think that Humbert Humbert's act of giving Lolita sleeping pills is justified, but with a closer analysis, this act can be justified. Humbert Humbert gives Lolita these pills so he can molest her, and Lolita would have no knowledge of it. This can be considered a justified act because this shows that Humbert Humbert cares about the Lolita's sanity and well-being. Who knows what Lolita would think if Humbert Humbert forcefully rape her. Her behavior can show signs of insanity or she can experience unstable conditions. Humbert Humbert is looking out for her well-being by giving her the sleeping pills with the intent of raping her. In chapter 27 of part one, Humbert Humbert states, "'Oh, just Purpills. Vitamin X. Makes one strong as an ox or an ax. Want to try one?'" (Nabokov 122). Humbert Humbert does not force Lolita to take the pills, he tricks her in to taking the pills which can justify his act as well. If he were to force Lolita to take the pills, Humbert Humbert would show his act of violence and abuse, ultimately, causing this act to be unjust. The fact that Humbert Humbert performed this act on Lolita without using violence or force, and the fact that he performed this act with the intent of keeping Lolita stable can make this act justified. Is this act justified, yes or no?

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