ChatGPT agrees that Lolita is problematic

The Reddit comment is not accurate. While interpretations of literature can vary, Nabokov's Lolita is not a satirical critique of Jean-Paul Sartre or Marxist philosophers.

Here's why:

1.	Nabokov and Sartre's Relationship:

•	Nabokov was not particularly fond of existentialist philosophers like Sartre and did express disdain for some aspects of existentialism. However, there's no evidence to suggest that Lolita was written as a deliberate critique or satire of Sartre or his circle.

•	Nabokov considered himself detached from most intellectual "movements" of his time and often mocked ideological or moralistic readings of his work.

2.	Themes of Lolita:

•	Lolita primarily explores themes of obsession, manipulation, the abuse of power, and the perverse rationalizations of Humbert Humbert, the unreliable narrator.

•	It is a work that examines morality, the American landscape, and literary style itself. It is not a political or philosophical treatise targeting specific thinkers.

3.	Sartre's Philosophy:

•	Sartre's existentialism focuses on individual freedom, responsibility, and authenticity. It has no intrinsic connection to the kind of predatory behavior depicted in Lolita.

•	The accusation of Sartre being part of a "cabal of hideous kidfricking Marxist 'philosophers'" is baseless and inflammatory.

4.	Nabokov's Intentions:

•	Nabokov himself insisted that Lolita was not intended to serve as a moral or political allegory, saying, "There are no social or moral considerations in Lolita." He famously dismissed deeper ideological or moral interpretations of his work.

In conclusion, Lolita is not a satire of Sartre or Marxist philosophers. The comment reflects a misinterpretation of the book's themes and likely conflates Nabokov's general disdain for certain philosophical trends with specific motivations behind the novel.

I haven't heard that theory before but I'll be darned if it doesn't make sense