The Average Woman Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Average Woman?

Reporter Jimmy Munroe is writing an article on "the average woman". He meets Sally Whipple in the library and chooses her as a likely subject, following her around to gather material for his article, and eventually falls in love with her. Her father, Judge Whipple, doesn't like it; he has Jimmy arrested and allows him to see Sally only once a week. Meanwhile, disreputable businessman Van Alten is after Sally, and tries to pressure her into marrying him by threatening to release letters he says will embarrass her father.

Christy Cabanne's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Pauline Garon (Sally Whipple)'s journey. He meets Sally Whipple in the library and chooses her as a likely subject, following her around to gather material for his article, and eventually falls in love with her.

How Does Pauline Garon (Sally Whipple)'s Story End?

• Pauline Garon: Pauline Garon's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Harrison Ford (Jimmie Munroe): Harrison Ford's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• David Powell (Rudolph Van Alten): David Powell's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Average Woman Mean?

The Average Woman's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Pauline Garon may feel rushed. Christy Cabanne's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.