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Squirrel, when blood-relation was
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view of marriage and social-structures. This is shown when the gamblers stake one of their wives on their bravery. At the same time, Oh Jeong-hwan is presented as a masculine role-model because of his ability to rescue and protect his bride-to-be.
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