Lolita

Main Characters and Their Development

• Humbert Humbert - the main character and narrator, an adult man obsessed with his love for the twelve-year-old girl Lolita. His character is complex and contradictory: he is both an intellectual and a manipulator, experiencing deep emotions while committing morally unacceptable acts. Throughout the book, his obsession with Lolita leads to tragic consequences for both himself and those around him.
• Dolores Haze, or Lolita - a twelve-year-old girl, the object of Humbert's obsessive love. She is portrayed as lively, headstrong, and yet vulnerable. At the beginning of the book, she seems like an innocent victim, but as the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that she also possesses her own will and ability to manipulate.
• Charlotte Haze - Lolita's mother, a widow in love with Humbert. She is depicted as naive and somewhat superficial, unaware of Humbert's true intentions. Her sudden death becomes a turning point in the plot, allowing Humbert to take Lolita under his guardianship.
• Clare Quilty - a writer and Humbert's secret rival, also interested in Lolita. He is portrayed as a charismatic and amoral person, whose actions ultimately lead to a tragic outcome.