In "Lolita," author Vladimir Nabokov reflects on the significance of everyday objects, suggesting that certain items in our lives have a deeper connection to our destinies. He describes toilets and telephones as mysterious points where fate can intervene, implying that these common places might trigger pivotal moments in our lives. This notion extends to the idea that everyone has specific symbols or locations that are intertwined with moments of great personal importance.
Nabokov recognizes that these "fateful objects," whether they are a particular place or even a recurring number, are orchestrated by the universe to draw us towards certain experiences. The author's complex view reveals how mundane aspects of life can become intertwined with our unique journeys, making them sites of both struggle and revelation, where our paths may diverge or intersect with greater purpose.