There are many of those that disagree with Sigmund Freud and his theories on the human mind, one of those who challenged his beliefs, was Vladimir Nabokov. In an excerpt written by Leland De La Durantaye's, he explores these disagreements between Nabokov and Durantaye, and Nabokov's attempt in testing his theories through Lolita. Durantaye believes that your past has a greater influence on your present, and that that past will affect your general outlook and current emotions. Humbert Humbert, the main character, was a sort of 'guinea pig' through these tests, more specifically towards that the person you turn out to be is not necessarily influenced by the person you once were or grew up as.
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