Humbert Humbert is the main character in the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. He is a middle-aged literature professor who becomes infatuated with a twelve-year-old girl named Dolores Haze, whom he nicknames Lolita. The story is narrated from his perspective, revealing his complex and disturbing obsession. The novel explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and the nature of desire. Humbert's character is both charismatic and deeply flawed, leading readers to grapple with moral ambiguity. His actions and justifications raise questions about love, morality, and the consequences of obsession.