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What genre is Hugo Cabret?
Children’s literature
NovelGraphic novelHistorical Fiction
The Invention of Hugo Cabret/Genres
What was the conflict in Hugo?
Conflict in the Story An example of external conflict in this book is when Hugo and a store owner get into a fight because the owner, Papa Georges, catches Hugo stealing so he takes Hugo’s notebook. Another example of external conflict is when Hugo is being chased by the station inspector for stealing bread.
What is the theme of Hugo Cabret?
Themes- One of the themes of The Invention of Hugo Cabret is of the importance of dreams, and the ability to achieve any goals that the individuals put their mind to. The theme of the novel does not exclude itself to children, the adults in the story also accomplish incredible feats.
Where did Hugo Cabret live?
Paris
In 1931 Paris, 14-year-old Hugo Cabret lives with his widowed father, a clockmaker who works at a museum.
What type of novel is The Invention of Hugo Cabret?
Was Hugo a true story?
Though the character of Hugo Cabret himself is a complete fiction, much of what’s presented in the film about film pioneer Georges Méliès is real: He was originally a magician, he did work at a toy store after his film career fell apart, he was rediscovered late in life and celebrated by a new generation, and he did …
What is the main plot of Hugo?
Hugo is an orphan boy who works on the clocks and is trying to survive while hiding from the relentless yet clumsy and stupid Railway Inspector in the train station in Paris in the 1930’s. During these struggles Hugo gets interested and tangled in a mystery involving his Automaton left by his dead father.
What is the plot of The Invention of Hugo Cabret?
The novel follows an orphan boy-Hugo-who, after the death of his uncle, lives by himself in the walls of a Paris train station, repairing the clocks. There are mysteries in Hugo’s life which surround the death of his father and the damaged automaton that Hugo and his father have both tried to repair.