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Lolita And Hamlet Comparison Essay

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Despite the subtle differences between Lolita and Hamlet, it is inarguable that the two acclaimed pieces of literature are absolutely intriguing, emphasizing several unsettling motifs/themes throughout the novel/play. Although the two remarkable works are quite dissimilar, there is one unique aspect that they do share: the protagonists in both of the novels have an unusual way of treating their love interest; both Prince Hamlet and Humbert Humbert initially treat their sweethearts with affection wholeheartedly, later on they are repulsed by their lovers due to their certain traits, and then rebounds back to their loving nature. The two writers use this strategy affectively, allowing the story to flow with more eloquence and compelling features. In Hamlet, it is briefly mentioned that the romantic prince has shown great amount of endearment towards his lover, Ophelia, before the unfortunate death of his father. The distressed lover argues with her father, affirming her certainty of Hamlet’s undeniable fondness towards his sweetheart, saying, “He hath, my lord, of late made many tenders/ Of his affection to me” (Shakespeare I.iii.99-100), “My lord, he hath importuned me with love/ In honorable fashion” (Shakespeare I.iii.110-111), and “And hath give countenance to his speech, my lord,/ With almost …show more content…

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