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As I understand it, paedophiles often work on the parent or guardian of the child that is their target, to gain the adult's trust. Think of all the dreadful stories that are coming out about paedophile priests who ingratiated themselves with the children's families, and of course were trusted because of their position as priests.
I found Humbert's contempt for everyone else quite believable too. If you believe you have the right to do something that is condemned by society, you would have to hold that society in contempt, or it would be much harder to justify your actions to yourself.
I hasten to add that I am not acquainted with any paedophiles! But I found the psychology of Humbert's character absolutely convincing.
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