In "Lolita," Vladimir Nabokov critiques the limitations present in pornography, suggesting that erotic literature often restricts itself to predictable and clichéd interactions. This denotes a lack of depth and creativity in the portrayal of relationships and sexual encounters. Instead of exploring genuine emotions or intricate narratives, such works tend to focus solely on the act of copulation.

Nabokov highlights how these clichés undermine the potential for meaningful storytelling, reducing characters and their experiences to mere stereotypes. He implies that true literature should transcend these boundaries, offering richer and more nuanced depictions of human sexuality and connection.