What are Hugo’s motives? Why does he manipulate the other characters?

Hugo is a complex character, and it is evident that he has lived a life under Odin’s shadow. The shadow is so far reaching, that Hugo’s own father enjoys the company of Odin over Hugo. This point is especially seen in the part of the movie where Hugo tells his father about the English grade, and the father neglects Hugo, choosing to talk about Odin instead. It is for this neglect, that Hugo is incredibly jealous of Odin and chooses to manipulate a handful of characters to bring Odin’s status down.

Why is Odin vulnerable to Hugo’s manipulations?

                Odin is also an incredibly interesting character; he is revered for his basketball talent. Although, just like Hugo’s final speech at the very end of the movie, Odin is a ‘Hawk’ a special species that stands out among the other birds, finding it especially hard to fit in. For his overwhelming talent, his is forced to fit in. He does this by listening and following along Hugo's manipulations.

 

Ms. D
11/27/2013 11:56:25 am

I really like your reference to the Hawk from the movie. Very clever.

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