Major Characters. Stanley Yelnats He is the fifteen-year-old main character, the protagonist of the novel. His family has a history of bad luck, and accordingly, Stanley is wrongfully convicted of stealing, and is sent to the detention center, Camp Green Lake.
Use in food. There are a number of foods, many with touted health benefits, that use placenta as a ingredient. This is in addition to ritual consumption by mothers and families in many cultures. [citation needed] Plantec Co. in Japan makes a drink called Placenta Drink which contains placenta.
The placenta plays a crucial role during pregnancy. Find out what the placenta does, issues that might affect the placenta and how the placenta is delivered. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you're pregnant, you might wonder what the placenta does and what factors can affect the placenta.