# Moadine — Herland character guide

> Moadine in Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-vi-comparisons-are-odious

## Who they are

A senior Herland leader who oversees the visitors' integration and discipline.

## Relationships

### [Terry O. Nicholson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/characters/terry_o_nicholson)

_professional_

Moadine, a stern and authoritative Herland leader, interacts with Terry to manage his disruptive behavior and enforce social norms.

### [Jeff Margrave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/characters/jeff_margrave)

_friendship_

Jeff and Moadine have a cordial, respectful relationship, as Moadine appreciates Jeff's non-threatening demeanor.

### [Terry O. Nicholson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/characters/terry_o_nicholson)

_professional_

Moadine, a stern and authoritative Herland leader, interacts with Terry to manage his disruptive behavior and enforce social norms.

## In the story

### [VI: Comparisons Are Odious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/chapters/vi-comparisons-are-odious)

Observes the discussion about wage earners and notes the contrast between Herland's laws and those of the men's countries.

### [VII: Our Growing Modesty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/chapters/vii-our-growing-modesty)

Acts as Terry's tutor, displaying calm patience and quiet superiority; she handles his preposterous expressions with genial laughter and polite questions.

### [Expelled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/herland_se/chapters/xii-expelled)

Present during Terry's outburst, representing Herland's calm strength and wisdom.

## Links

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