Characters

• Hugo Cabret- Hugo is an orphaned boy who lives in an air vent within the train station. 
• Papa Georges Melies- He is referred to as the old man who owns the toy booth until the end of the story. He is married to Mama Jeanne and is Isabelle's godfather with whom she lives with. 
• Isabelle- She is a little girl who befriends Hugo and introduces him to Etienne. She is the goddaughter of Georges Melies and Mama Jeanne.
• Mama Jeanne- She is Georges beloved wife and is Isabelle's godmother.
• Etienne- Isabelle's long time friend and student to Rene Tabard. 
• Rene Tabard- He is Etienne's teacher and the one to help connect Georges with his forgotten past.