Roger Character Analysis in My Family and Other Animals

Roger is the Durrell family dog and Gerry's constant companion. He's large and black, with a curly coat and a stumpy tail. He's extremely loyal to his family and on multiple occasions attacks things or people he believes are threats, including Lugaretzia and Mother's ruffled swimsuit. His years of friendship with Gerry taught Roger that it's in his best interest to try to make friends with whatever creatures Gerry instructs him to, and he generally accepts Gerry's other pets as part of the family. Roger accompanies Gerry everywhere, from his indoor tutoring sessions to his afternoon romps around the island. He has a running rivalry with all the stray dogs in Corfu and tries to fight them any chance he gets, especially once Mother brings Dodo home.

Roger Quotes in My Family and Other Animals

The My Family and Other Animals quotes below are all either spoken by Roger or refer to Roger. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:

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I toyed with the idea that it may have found itself without a pair of clean wing-cases to put on that morning and had to borrow its younger brother's pair, but I eventually decided that this idea, however enchanting, could not be described as scientific.

Related Characters: Gerry Durrell (speaker), Roger

Page Number and Citation: 93

Explanation and Analysis:

Since no one had bothered to explain things to him, Roger was under the mistaken impression that the family were being attacked, and that it was his duty to defend them. As Lugaretzia was the only stranger in the room, he came to the logical conclusion that she must be the responsible party, so he bit her in the ankle.

Related Characters: Gerry Durrell (speaker), Larry Durrell, Roger, Lugaretzia

Page Number and Citation: 114

Explanation and Analysis:

Roger Quotes in My Family and Other Animals

The My Family and Other Animals quotes below are all either spoken by Roger or refer to Roger. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:

).

I toyed with the idea that it may have found itself without a pair of clean wing-cases to put on that morning and had to borrow its younger brother's pair, but I eventually decided that this idea, however enchanting, could not be described as scientific.

Related Characters: Gerry Durrell (speaker), Roger

Page Number and Citation: 93

Explanation and Analysis:

Since no one had bothered to explain things to him, Roger was under the mistaken impression that the family were being attacked, and that it was his duty to defend them. As Lugaretzia was the only stranger in the room, he came to the logical conclusion that she must be the responsible party, so he bit her in the ankle.

Related Characters: Gerry Durrell (speaker), Larry Durrell, Roger, Lugaretzia

Page Number and Citation: 114

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