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male. He is a retired balloon salesman who dreams of exploring South America by tying thousands of balloons to his house. He is adventurous,determined,and nostalgic. Carl's life is marked by the loss of his wife Ellie,with whom he shared a lifelong dream of visiting South America. Despite his age,Carl decides to fulfill their dream by lifting off in his house,encountering unexpected adventures and companions along the way.
male. He is a famous explorer obsessed with capturing a rare bird species in South America. He is ruthless,cunning,and ambitious. Muntz becomes an antagonist as he pursues Carl's house in order to capture the bird that has taken refuge there. His actions lead to a series of intense confrontations with Carl and Russell.
female. She is Carl's late wife who shares a lifelong dream with him of visiting South America. She is loving,adventurous,and supportive. Ellie's presence in the story is felt through her shared dreams with Carl and her eventual passing away due to illness. Her memory inspires Carl to embark on their longplanned adventure despite his age.