Hugo Cabret

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret has opened my eyes to the world and its challenges. The book Hugo Cabret has taught me about the harsh realities the world throws at people. It has also taught me that everyone has the capability of finding joy, in some point of their lives. Young or old. This book taught me to overcome a challenge you can’t run away from it from it like Hugo Cabret did in the book. Or hide from it like George Melies did. You cant let a challenge define you, and your personality. Hugo was alone in the world he was isolated and had no family. As time goes on Hugo stops trying hide and begins to open up to people, developing friends and family. This taught me that nomatter how lonely or isolated someone felt, that there is always

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