Throughout the book Herland, there are certain events that allow for the revealing and proof of curiosity and need for learning as part of Human Nature. From the beginning of their journey, the men wonder how a developed civilization could exist without men, and also how the women could reproduce without them. When Terry finally asks the question, a Somel answers, "I do not wonder you are puzzled. We are mothers- all of us- but there are no fathers. We thought you would ask about that long ago- why have you not (39)?" Terry replies, saying that they wanted to know, but did not feel comfortable with the language yet to communicate their inquiries. Just as the women anticipated the men asking the question, they also anticipated their desire to learn and provided them with a bountiful amount of books to learn and study with. The men and women learned each other's languages so that they could communicate with one another and teach the histories of their countries.
This desire for knowledge, learning, and their curiosity stems from human nature. The two groups quickly find out that they are different, but that does not stop human nature from managing their actions and interactions with others. Despite their emotions of shock, the humans were not afraid of each other, but instead wanted to become closer and sort out their differences. The commonality in a wish for knowledge and explination about an alternative way of life, as well as both side's preparedness to explain their customs manifests the presence of curiosity and a need for education in human nature.
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