I knew I had fallen in love with Lolita forever; but I also knew she would not be forever Lolita.
The quote reflects the complex emotions of the narrator, who recognizes a deep and lasting love for the character Lolita. Despite this profound affection, there is an acknowledgment that her identity as Lolita will not remain constant. This duality introduces a tension between the enduring nature of his feelings and the fleeting essence of her youth and innocence.
Nabokov's work captures the struggle between obsession and reality, highlighting the inevitability of...