The Ending of Herland: Explained

TLDRIn the ending of the novel Herland, Vann and Elidor stay in Herland, while Terry and Nalima separate. Jeff decides to stay in Herland with Celis as they are expecting a child. The women agree to let Elidor go and learn about the world but require the location of Herland to be kept a secret.

Key insights

🔑Vann and Elidor choose to stay in Herland, embracing its society and values.

🔍Terry and Nalima separate due to Terry's inability to adapt and evolve.

🌏Jeff decides to stay in Herland with Celis as they are expecting a child.

The women agree to let Elidor go and learn about the outside world.

🤐The location of Herland is kept a secret to protect its society from negative external influences.

Q&A

What happens to Vann and Elidor in the end?

Vann and Elidor choose to stay in Herland and embrace its society and values.

Why do Terry and Nalima separate?

Terry and Nalima separate because Terry is unable to adapt and evolve in Herland's society.

What does Jeff decide to do?

Jeff decides to stay in Herland with Celis as they are expecting a child.

What do the women agree to let Elidor do?

The women agree to let Elidor go and learn about the outside world.

Why is the location of Herland kept a secret?

The location of Herland is kept a secret to protect its society from negative external influences.

Timestamped Summary

00:10Chapter 12 of Herland is called 'Expelled'.

00:17A year has passed since Vann and his friends arrived in Herland.

00:26Vann suggests that both Elidor and Vann should stay in Herland.

00:38The negative aspects of Vann's world are incomprehensible to Elidor.

00:56Vann would rather have Elidor as a companion without sex than be without her.

01:15The women decide to let Elidor go and learn about the outside world.

01:23The location of Herland is kept a secret to protect its society.

01:37Jeff decides to stay in Herland with Celis as they are expecting a child.