Answer: Gordimer decided to stay because she is one of those people who was trying to change perceptions and help expose injustices.
Explanation: Gordimer's political view becomes apparent as she delivers a warning that those who ignore the real problems and try to protect themselves from the perceived threat without exploring the reasons for the problems, is likely to cause themselves more harm than any external menace ever could. She is sharing her message and wants people to stand up to the real threat that apartheid represents.
