What inspired Nabokov to craft Mary as a reflection of obsession and idealization?
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Mary

Mary
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What inspired Nabokov to craft Mary as a reflection of obsession and idealization?
Did anyone else feel the narrative’s focus on the protagonist’s inner world made the story feel more intimate?
How do you think the novel’s structure influences the reader’s understanding of Mary’s character?