The Defilement of Humbert Humbert in Vladimir Nabokov's Classic Novel Lolita . This paper has demonstrated that the character of Humbert Humbert in Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" is a tragic example of moral failure, where he strove to inure himself against his own innermost desires and was successful until Lolita corrupted his will. 4 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 4 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 10699 Defilement Humbert Lolita.doc Price: 35.80