This allows him to go out into the ocean and see aquatic life. Leslie gives Gerald a boat for his birthday. The pelican is one of the stranger animals he brings back and represents his passion for exotic and interesting animals. Gerald brings a pelican back to the house, as one of his many absurd pets. The following passage describes the carefree and idyllic life the Durrells enjoy in Corfu, singing in the sun: "What fools are we, eh? What fools, sitting her in the sun, singing." Gerald's Pelican Although they at first struggle with the transition, Corfu becomes their real home, with Gerald Durrell saying that he wouldn't have wished for his childhood to be any different. The sunny Corfu weather represents their happy life. Gerald's mother buys herself a bathing suit, which the children describe as being like a "badly skinned whale." Her swimsuit is very old fashioned, which is a symbol of her conservative personality, compared to her children's. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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