The Invention of Hugo Cabret Characters

Hugo Cabret is a young orphan living by himself in a train station. Every day, he maintains the train station’s clocks, a job his Uncle Claude previously held before he disappeared. Hugo’s father was… read analysis of Hugo Cabret

Georges Méliès is married to Jeanne Méliès and is the godfather of Isabelle. Although his portrayal in the novel is largely fictional, Georges Méliès was a real magician and director, one of the most… read analysis of Georges Méliès

Isabelle is the goddaughter of Georges and Jeanne Méliès. Her parents used to be friends with the Mélièses, and her father even worked on one of Georges’ movies before both of them tragically died… read analysis of Isabelle

Jeanne is Georges’ wife who used to work as his assistant when he was a magician. Jeanne is a caring wife who is cautious about her husband’s health. She cares deeply for Isabelle… read analysis of Jeanne Méliès

Etienne is Hugo and Isabelle’s friend who works at a movie theater, and then the French Film Academy. He is a warm and intelligent young man who is a good role model for Hugo… read analysis of Etienne

Claude is Hugo’s uncle. He is a mean drunk who takes Hugo in after the death of his father. Claude disappears one day and does not come back. At the end of the… read analysis of Claude

Hugo’s father is a hardworking man with a wonderful imagination. Before his untimely death, he worked as a clockmaker. Hugo’s father loved movies and machines, and before he died, he tried to get Georges… read analysis of Hugo’s Father