LOLITA (1962 film)

Lolita is a 1962 psychological comedy-drama film[5] directed by Stanley Kubrick
~200 words. Choose ONE of these topics. In either case please make clear reference to one of the readings:
1) Discuss a scene or sequence in LOLITA where “the grotesque” comes into play in notable ways. How does Kubrick’s use of the grotesque impact the viewe’s response at that moment?
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2) Discuss one of the main characters in LOLITA (Humbert, Lolita, Charlotte or Quilty) in terms of how the film sets up our responses/reactions to that character. In other words, how does Kubrick intend for us to respond to the character, and how does the film guide those responses?

Read section on Lolita
in Kubrick Archives (174-231);
Read Naremore chapter on Lolita .

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