Well, it's mainly about the family life intertwined with the presence of animals. The author might be sharing stories of how the family co - exists with these animals, their interactions, and perhaps how the animals become an important part of the family's story. It could also be about the unique environment where this family - animal relationship takes place.
The main idea is often about the author's experiences with his family and the various animals in their lives. It might include how they interacted, the unique behaviors of the animals, and how these animals became part of the family's story.
The main characters are likely the members of the author's family and the animals. The family members could include parents, siblings etc. And the animals, like the ones that live near their home or are kept as pets.
The main themes are family and nature. The family theme is shown through the relationships between the family members. And nature is a big part as Gerald's exploration of animals on the island.
Well, 'My Family and Other Animals' is a memoir by Gerald Durrell. It's about his family's move to the Greek island of Corfu. The story is filled with his adventures exploring the island, encountering various animals, and his family's rather eccentric characters. There are humorous anecdotes about his attempts to collect and study the local fauna while dealing with his family's quirks.
Well, as the title implies, the family members are surely main characters. And the other animals which have some kind of relationship with the family are also main characters, but without reading it, I can't be more specific.
I haven't actually read the story in detail, but generally it might be about the relationship between the family and other animals, perhaps some interesting interactions, experiences or how they co - exist.