The Migration (My Family and other Animals)

Durrell deliberately titles this chapter 'The

Durrell deliberately titles this chapter 'The Migration,' borrowing a term from the natural world. In biology, migration refers to the seasonal moveme

Each member of the Durrell family

Each member of the Durrell family is a vivid comic archetype. Larry (Lawrence) is imperious and literary — small in stature but enormous in self-impor

Durrell employs classic slapstick comedy throughout

Durrell employs classic slapstick comedy throughout the chapter. Slapstick is a form of humour based on exaggerated physical action, mishaps, and prat

Young Gerald serves as the narrator

Young Gerald serves as the narrator and is the 'still point' at the centre of the family tornado. He does not participate in the chaos — he observes i

Durrell employs a rich array

Durrell employs a rich array of literary devices. Simile: Mother clinging to the lamp-post is compared to 'a missionary who has been sentenced to be b