In the play Foreskin's Lament by Greg McGee, three types of conflict take place. The first is internal conflict, where players are in conflict with themselves. Examples of which are Ken and Foreskin. The second type is external conflict, between two or more characters. Foreskin and Tupper, Clean, Ken, Larry and Foreskin, as well as characters dealing with the issues of homosexuality verses heterosexuality, and educated verses non-educated. The third type of conflict is literal conflict, the major example being the rugby game. There is also literal conflict between Ken and Clean, and Foreskin, Tupper, Clean and Larry. Many of these conflicts illustrate the theme of the play, how do New Zealanders define their national identity when the old myths and the Lore, playing the game, are no longer relevant.
Ken is the captain of the rugby team in the play. When the play begins, Ken is being carried off the rugby field after he "got dizzy and fell over." We learn that in last week's game he knocked out with a kick to the head. Ken is torn between the doctor's orders "The doctor said not to even train for a while." and his obligation to the team, to play the game on Saturday, to "[earn] my stripes as skipper and set an example." Larry warns Ken that if he doesn't play on Saturday he could lose his captaincy, because Clean who is already "captain of the forwards." wants to be "team captain." Tupper also emphasises this telling Ken he has to be skipper on Saturday, otherwise "you might never be again." Foreskin notices how bad Ken really is and expresses his concern for Ken's position, questioning Ken's worries about his wife, kids and his contracting business. Foreskin sees that Ken feels "obliged" to play rugby, despite the "larger game life." that he spends the rest of his time playing. Although Ken realises the risks involved in playing rugby with concussion, and that his wife "hates the game", his obligation to the team is so strong that he plays, a decision which proves to be fatal.
The foreskin does not usually retract for several years. When the foreskin is fully retractable, boys should be taught the importance of cleanliness underneath the foreskin. ... Phismosis is "tight foreskin." ... Throughout life the foreskin keeps the glans soft and moist. ... The mucosa (inner foreskin) is directly against the glans. ...
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the sheath of tissue that surrounds, lubricates, and protects the head of the penis. ... There are also biological reasons that suggest the foreskin is especially vulnerable to HIV. Researchers suspect that the fragility of the foreskin tissue is one of the main entrances for HIV. The foreskin can tear and bleed during sex, providing a pathway for bacteria into the bloodstream. ... These specialized white blood cells are designed to protect the foreskin from microorganism attacks; they are instead making the foreskin the open doorway fo...
Kellog, the founder of the Kellog's company was a fanatic against masturbation and he preached that having the foreskin of a young boy's penis removed would lead to less temptation for them to play with themselves which was considered impure, or unclean. ... You shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and that shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you." ... This makes sense because their foreskin has been there for twenty plus years protecting the sexually sensitive nerves. ... Nature made men with a foreskin for more than one reason. ... Gabe Humphreys who is a t...
The foreskin is a mucous membrane that creates a moist, sticky environment. Bacteria from feces can adhere to the foreskin and cause many infections with the most prevalent being urinary tract infections. In fact, a study done by Edgar Schoen, MD, FAAP, Senior consultant in Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center found, "Foreskin infections are more common in uncircumcised boys between the ages of one and four, and uncircumcised boys under a year old are 12 times more likely to get urinary tract infections" (n.p.). ... The uncircumcised male's foreskin can tear, consequently, leavi...
Male circumcision is a surgery that removes the foreskin of the penis and the foreskin is separated from the glans. ... Men who are not circumcised experience premature ejaculation a lot more than men who are because the foreskin is still attached causing much more sensitivity. ...
History of Body Piercings Throughout history people have decorated and altered the appearance of their bodies in many different ways. Body piercing is one of the oldest and most interesting forms of body modification, yet the reasons for piercing the body are as diverse as the cultures they come from. Throughout history body piercing have been practiced by many cultures for many centuries; it is believed as long as five thousand years. Body piercing was often identified with royalty and portrayed courage and virility. Egyptian Pharaohs pierced their navels as a rite of passage. ...
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spiral bacteria called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis consists of three main stages, primary stage, secondary stage, and latent stage. The latent stage may lead to a final stage called the tertiary stage. There are many cures to syphilis, and it...
Since the beginning of time, men have been the more dominating sex. Women have always had to serve and be inferior to men. FGM is performed all over the world. It mostly takes place in West Africa, Syria, Egypt, Turkey, and Iran. FGM is even performed in countries where it is illegal; such as the Un...
