Geronimo Character Analysis in My Family and Other Animals

Geronimo is a large gecko who lives under a rock in the garden right below Gerry's window at the white villa. He hunts insects in Gerry's room at night and gets into a violent battle with Cicely, a praying mantis that Gerry captured. Geronimo emerges victorious, though not without injuries.

Geronimo Character Timeline in My Family and Other Animals

The timeline below shows where the character Geronimo appears in My Family and Other Animals. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Friendship and the Care of Animals Theme Icon

One gecko that Gerry calls Geronimo hunts often in Gerry's bedroom. He's aggressive and won't let any other gecko in the... (full context)

...Gerry notices her flying around one night and watches a look of fury come over Geronimo's face as Cicely lands near him. (full context)

Childhood, Adulthood, and Education Theme Icon

Geronimo begins angrily stalking towards Cicely. Cicely spreads her wings and turns to face him, which... (full context)

A couple weeks later, Geronimo allows another small gecko to join him in Gerry's room. One afternoon not long after,... (full context)