Lolita, light of my life, fire of my entrails. My sin, my soul. Lo-li -ta: The tip of the tongue embarks on a three-step tall palate down to rely, in the third, on the edge of the teeth. It. Li. Ta. It was the, simply, in the morning, when he was right, with his meter forty -eight of height, on one foot waited in a sock. It was Lola when she was wearing her pants. It was Dolly at school. It was pain when he signed. But in my arms it was always Lolita
The excerpt from Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" illustrates the deep and complex emotions the narrator feels for the titular character, Lolita. He describes her as the light and fire of his existence, indicating that she is both a profound source of inspiration and a significant part of his turmoil. The intricate play with her name emphasizes his obsession and the overwhelming effect she has on him, showing how even the way her name is spoken holds meaning and significance for him.
