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.
Memory retrieval is important in virtually every aspect of daily life, from remembering where you parked your car to learning new skills. There are many factors that can influence how memories are retrieved from long-term memory. Obviously, this process is not always perfect. In order to fully understand this process, it is important to learn more about exactly what retrieval is as well as the many factors that can impact how memories are retrieved.