55 pages • 1 hour read
Brian SelznickThe Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian SelznickFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Discuss Selznick’s use of illustrations. How do they add meaning to the novel, and how do they function in the plot? Why would Selznick incorporate illustrations in this way?
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What message does the novel teach about technology? Does it play a positive or negative role in the story? Include examples from the text.
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The Station Inspector doesn’t play a prominent role as a character, only appearing at a few specific moments. What do you think he symbolizes for Hugo?
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