Efferent Reader Response Study on Adrian Lyne’s Lolita Movie

Abstract

This study examines reader responses to a Lolita movie by Adriane Lyne based on the
problem of how people interpret and retain pros and cons in the movie. How viewers' moral
frameworks and ethical considerations influence their reader responses to the moral themes
depicted in the movie "Lolita." How viewers’ perceptions of the characters, themes, and
events in “Lolita” influence their efferent responses to the movie. This study applies the
efferent reader response theory by Louise Rosenblatt. The data of this research consists of
several comments and opinions of the viewer of the Lolita movie directed by Adrian Lyne
that discussed the contradiction between the theme of pedophilia and its cinematography.
The primary data are collected from the sources around the reader's opinion of the movie.
Meanwhile, secondary data are obtained from other resources, such as related previous
studies, journals, and other sources. Data collection are accomplished through the use of
document analysis.The audience's reaction to Lyne's "Lolita" was divided, with 113 out of
173 approving it as a significant adaptation for its novel authenticity and quality, while 60
criticized it for its explicit and provocative portrayal of relationships, deeming it too far
from the original novel while Viewers' moral attitudes significantly impact their
understanding of Lyne's "Lolita," which questions society conventions and ethical
standards by addressing controversial topics like as knowledge, exploitation, and the
complexity of human sexuality.