Acker’s Reviews > The Invention of Hugo Cabret > Status Update

It's interesting that he used the word "trapped." From the way he defended that toy booth, you would think that he loved working in it every day.

I love the connection between this book and real life with Papa Georges. The photos in the book from the old films takes this story to a great nostalgic place.

This is such a change for Hugo. He was feeling helpless, but with one quick vision, he has gained a confidence that he hasn't yet show. It shows me that he doesn't really need the notebook to build the automaton. He really knows what he's doing. All that his father taught him and what he has gotten from the old man have given him the skills he needs.

This compromise between Hugo and the old man seems like the right thing for both of them. They are using each other to gain and build trust. I think that both of them (although they don't show it) like having the other around. It is a good working friendship.

I think the old man is testing Hugo, too. By asking him to fix the toy, maybe he is trying to see what Hugo can actually do.

Hugo is being persistent. When the old man gives him the broom, it seems like he may have cracked the old man a little - as if he wants him around now.

Hugo only stole what was not worth much to others, except for the toys. But those pieces and gears meant everything to Hugo. They kept him connected to his father.

Uncle Claude seems like he is opposite of Hugo's father. I mean, what type of person would take a kid in and then teach him how to steal for food?

Hugo thinks that they accident happened because of him. I wonder why. Maybe it's because he wanted his father to fix the automaton. But that couldn't have caused the fire, could it?