Pls discuss

I think we all are on the same page (or same chapter at least) when it comes to appreciating Herland. So with that in mind, a question to flex our minds a bit:

How does Gilman create a utopia that reads so positively? How do her choices as an author make it such an optimistic exploration?

For context, I'm sure that an Orwell would find a way to write about Herland in a far different light...

And finally: a collection of the guys' actual reactions to Herland

Terry

Jeff

Van