What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of the young protagonist?
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What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of the young protagonist?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about sympathizing with the narrator, despite his morally questionable actions?
How do you think Nabokov's writing style enhances the themes of moral ambiguity and innocence?