Double Reading Log

The Clockwork Three by Matthew J. Kirby 1-317
Lolita by Vladimir Nakobov 16%-22%


The Jungle Book 50%-100%


Trends
In The Clockwork Three, they have many different trends than that would be found in our time period. For example, the opera is popular there while here, our culture would much rather see a movie. Also, the clothing that the characters wear is very different. For example, Madame Pomeroy wears very ostentatious outfits that would be considered ridiculous today. 


Symbolism
In Lolita, there is are a few symbols that can be interpreted differently. The first symbol I'd like to address is Lolita herself. Now, Humbert views Lolita as perfection- he rants on and on about her supple skin and youthful beauty. He talks about how he views her as His Lolita, his Lo and Loli. However, I don't believe Lolita is truly what Humbert desires. I believe that Lolita just reveals his craving for young children- not just the Dolores. "I was able to make out a dim first version of Lolita's outline, legs, cheekbones, bobbed nose." In this section of the book, Humbert is not talking about Dolores. He is talking about her mother as a child. Therefore, I believe that Lolita symbolizes what Humbert desires in a women- youthful perfection. 


Ethics
In one scene of The Clockwork Three, Hannah steals a diamond necklace from Madame Pomeroy in order to pay for her father's medical bills. Though I empathize with Hannah for her father's condition, I don't believe that was the right thing to do. Hannah ought to have explained her situation to Madame and asked for a loan, not steal the gift impulsively.


Details
Dolores, or Lolita, is described in intense detail in this novel. She is described as a messy, uncaring, rebellious 12 year old girl. She is dressed sloppily and does not care for any baths. She has a fierce temper and is capable of having terrible arguments. However, Dolores is quite innocent and can be very fun at times.