come down at once
...when I call you I want you to come right down...Lolita · 1962 — 第 9 / 30 章 · 2'19" · B1
Charlotte Sends Lolita to Camp, Explained：stroke of genius
On the surface, Charlotte is being a strict mother: Lolita must come when called, dress properly and stop bothering Professor Humbert. "He is a writer and he is not to be disturbed," she declares. But the real news comes later—she has arranged for Lolita to leave for summer camp, a move that quietly cuts Humbert off from the girl.
あらすじ
Charlotte summons Lolita downstairs and lays down the rules: obey when called, put on a dress, and never disturb Professor Humbert again. Lolita answers with a mocking salute. Once she is gone, Charlotte cheerfully tells Humbert her "surprise"—Mona is leaving for summer camp tomorrow, and Lolita is going with her.
注目の表現
forbidSieg HeilWhat's moretoo liberal with
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いま
このシーンの表現
stroke of genius
a brilliant move
Pleased with herself, Charlotte calls the camp plan a stroke of genius.
Putting the kitchen by the window was a stroke of genius.
このシーンの他の表現
- forbid
to order not to
- Sieg Heil
Nazi salute
- What's more
in addition
- too liberal with
too permissive toward
- all arranged
fully organized
このシーンのメモ一覧
39 行のセリフに 21 件のメモ
time clause: The when-clause sets the moment the rule applies, making the order conditional.
...when I call you I want you to come right down...shout to call
...and not make me holler for you from room to room.wear a dress
Secondly, I want you to go right into your room and put on a dress.Put-on-a links into one quick phrase.
Secondly, I want you to go right into your room and put on a dress.order you not to
And lastly, I forbid you to disturb Professor Humbert again.Forbid you runs together as forbid-ya.
And lastly, I forbid you to disturb Professor Humbert again.must not be interrupted
He is a writer and he is not to be disturbed.be to construction: Is not to be disturbed uses be plus a to-infinitive to state a firm rule or order.
He is a writer and he is not to be disturbed.Nazi salute — A Nazi salute, deeply offensive and never acceptable outside this film.
Sieg Heil.taken into custody
The Farlows have been arrested.in addition
Charlotte stacks up her case, using What's more to pile on another charge.
What's more, Mona disappeared from that party last night...The t in What's is often dropped, giving a smooth whass-more.
What's more, Mona disappeared from that party last night...the wisest choice for
...would be the best thing for both of the girls this crucial summer.object clause: The that-clause is the object of think, packing a whole judgment into the question.
Do you think that the camp is the answer?fully organized
Asked if camp is the answer, Charlotte says yes and adds that everything is already arranged.
Frankly, Hum, I do. And it's all arranged.over a long distance
The Farlows and I phoned the camp long-distance...wrong with something
Is something the matter with your face?book a meeting
If it still pains you tomorrow, I'll call and arrange an appointment.a brilliant move
Pleased with herself, Charlotte calls the camp plan a stroke of genius.
Mm, two hundred miles. It was a stroke of genius on Mama's part.am not, isn't — Nonstandard spoken form; keep it out of formal writing.
Ah. Ain't I clever?「Charlotte Sends Lolita to Camp」を読み解く
What's really going on
Charlotte's lecture is about manners, but her real subject is Humbert. "I forbid you to disturb Professor Humbert again," she tells Lolita, calling him "a writer" who is "not to be disturbed"—a rule that keeps the girl away from the tenant she actually wants for herself. Then comes the twist: she has arranged for Lolita to spend the summer at a camp two hundred miles away, and she is delighted with herself, calling it "a stroke of genius on Mama's part." For Humbert, who is fixated on Lolita, this is disaster dressed up as a cheerful surprise, and his only escape is a convenient toothache. The scene's comedy is that Charlotte thinks she is solving a problem while creating exactly the distance that terrifies him.
Theme
Family conflictCharlotte controls Lolita with rules and ships her off to camp, while Humbert is quietly desperate to keep her close.
ParenthoodCharlotte decides what is best for her daughter, calls it a stroke of genius, and arranges everything herself.
このチャプターで学べること
- Forbid someone to is stronger than a plain don't.
- Is not to be disturbed states a firm rule.
- A stroke of genius can sound vain when self-applied.
- What's more adds a heavier point to an argument.
発音のポイント
- put on a — Put-on-a links into one quick phrase.
- forbid you — Forbid you runs together as forbid-ya.
- What's more — The t in What's is often dropped, giving a smooth whass-more.
And lastly, I forbid you to disturb Professor Humbert again.Charlotte's firmest rule: Lolita must stay away from Humbert, framed as discipline but really about keeping the two apart.
He is a writer and he is not to be disturbed.Her justification for that rule: Humbert is an author at work, so disturbing him is simply not allowed.
Frankly, Hum, I do. And it's all arranged.Charlotte's blunt answer to whether camp will fix things—she is certain, and the plans are already locked in.
Mm, two hundred miles. It was a stroke of genius on Mama's part.Charlotte's proud summary of her scheme: she has sent Lolita two hundred miles away and wants credit for the idea.
このシーンについての質問
Why does Charlotte send Lolita to summer camp?
Officially, to keep both girls away from boys for a "crucial" summer. In practice, it also removes Lolita from Humbert, whom Charlotte wants to herself.
What does Lolita's "Sieg Heil" mean?
It is a mocking Nazi salute, her sarcastic way of answering Charlotte's stream of orders—she is not taking the lecture seriously.
Why does Humbert suddenly have a toothache?
His face falls at the news that Lolita is leaving. The toothache appears right on cue, letting him escape the conversation before his real feelings show.
Does Charlotte know how Humbert feels about Lolita?
She seems unaware. She calls the camp a stroke of genius and treats Humbert as a respectable lodger, not a rival for her daughter's attention.
Why does Charlotte call the plan "a stroke of genius"?
She is proud of acting decisively and arranging everything herself, and wants Humbert to admire her cleverness as a mother.
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第 12 章sacred and profaneCharlotte Shows Humbert the Gun
第 13 章every game has its rulesCharlotte Confronts Humbert Over Candy
第 14 章a dupeCharlotte Finds Humbert's Diary
第 15 章darkest before the dawnThe Farlows Comfort Humbert
第 16 章bide our timeHumbert Picks Up Lolita
第 17 章tied up in knotsHumbert Checks Into the Hotel
第 18 章a normal guyHumbert Meets the Normal Guy
第 19 章Russian rouletteLolita Wakes Humbert With a Prank
第 20 章cut it outHumbert Tells Lolita Her Mother Died
第 21 章cross your heartLolita Makes Humbert Promise
第 22 章a fine one to talkHumbert Forbids Lolita to Date
第 23 章the facts of lifeThe School Psychologist Visits Humbert
第 24 章have a nerveHumbert Grills Lolita After the Play
第 25 章come betweenHumbert and Lolita's Big Fight
第 26 章a fine pairHumbert and Lolita Are Followed
第 27 章since whenHumbert Visits Lolita in Hospital
第 28 章by any chanceLolita Leaves in Care of Her Uncle
第 29 章old flameHumbert Finds the Married Lolita
第 30 章the past is the pastLolita Confesses Her Love for Quilty第 9 / 30 章 · 残り約 69 分