The blind children who remain in Korea are able to maintain their illusion, as those who have seen the reality choose not to reveal this to them.
It therefore appears that illusion is only possible by physical removal. Dick's disposition in Korea appears to indicate that he deludes even himself into believing in a certain American image. His return to reality is both physical and mental; hence the distinct difference in his personality from that in Korea. So different is this personality that Cho briefly entertains the idea that he might be a brother rather than Dick himself.
Ultimately, Cho recognizes that the illusion is irreparably broken, and that he would do better to pursue his own goals in the United States. The unbroken coconut he sends the blind children represents perpetual and self-imposed illusion -- they choose not to break the mystery.
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The story "Gussuk" by Mei Evans relates the adventures of a Chinese-American girl, Lucy when she works as a health professional in an Alaskan village. Never having been to Alaska before, Lucy begins her work with great enthusiasm. Initially she enjoys her work and makes easy friends with the natives. Indeed, the ethnic similarities at the beginning appear to be more than the differences.
The most prominent racial terminology used in the story is also its title, "Gussuk," a term used to refer to white people. The Alaskans...
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