Lolita is Growing Up

            Humbert is begging for the affection of Lolita.  Lolita is tired of sleeping with Humbert.  Lolita is growing up and is realizing that she should not be sleeping with Humbert, but she continues to do so.  As we continue to read we find out that the only way Lolita will have sexual relations with Humbert is if he pays her.  Lolita wants more money, and demands it before performing sexual acts with Humbert.   We know that Humbert has experimented with prostitutes before, is Lolita becoming just another prostitute?   Humbert begs for affection from Lolita.  She refuses unless she is paid.  Humbert pays Lolita sixty- five cents to give him a hand job.  Is Lolita loosing her nymphet appeal, and Humbert is just treating her as a prostitute?  Is Humbert still in love with Lolita?

            Lolita is growing up and Humbert is worried that Lolita will leave him for another boy.  Lolita is now at the age where boys will be attracted to her.  Humbert refuses to let Lolita spend time with boys alone.   Lolita gives no indication that she is interested in other boys, but Humbert’s paranoia increases.  Humbert keeps an eye on Lolita so she does not disappear, but Lolita finds a way to escape.  Humbert does not have the control he once had on Lolita.  Lolita is growing up and wants to experience other people.  Humbert becomes so paranoid that he carries a gun around.  He warns Lolita not to talk to strangers, but she does not listen.  Humbert is losing his little nymphet.  She is no longer a twelve year old that depended solely on Humbert.  Humbert feels that he can only gain control by carrying a gun.  Is this the murder weapon?  Who does Humbert kill?  Will Humbert kill Lolita to finally gain the control he craves?