Middlesex+(Entry+3)

Favus - Favus is a disease that usually occurs on the scalp; however, it can occur on other parts of the body. The appearance is that of a honeycomb with circular yellowish scabs on top one's head. These scabs become larger and harder over time. When these scabs come off after months, the scalp is left with no hair in the place where the scabs were located. The disease lasts 10 to 20 years. The disease is caused by a growing fungus. This disease was discovered in 1839 by J. L. Schonlein. Prior to Schonlein's discovery, the disease was confused with the disease leprosy. Today, favus has been basically eliminated from most parts of the world other than central Asia and some parts of Africa. This disease is connected with poverty and isolation. []
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 * Definitions**

Consanguinity - This word refers to the property of being from the same kinship as another person. Consanguinity is an important legal aspect because many states debate whether or not two closely related family members should be married. This is related to a jurisdiction's definition incest. Some states prohibit first cousins to marry eachother, while other states forbid people to marry brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles. Consanguinity is also relevant in issues of inheritance. The offspring of consanguinous relationships are more prone to receiving genetic disorders. []

Does your family have a secret? Do you have a secret from your friends? You do not have to tell me the secret if you don't want to, but describe the effect of that secret on you. How do you feel? Do you ever struggle not to tell? Do you know why you are keeping it a secret?
 * Question**

One secret that I keep from my friends is my feeling of sadness about Cameron's death. I not only keep this from my friends, but I also keep it from my family. I would not necessarily consider it a secret, but it it something that my friends and family do not know about me. I sometimes have trouble keeping this a secret, especially when people ask me if I am okay. I know how easy it would be to break down and admit to them that I cannot be okay when all I think about is her. It used to be a lot worse than it is now. I have learned to cope with the sadness. I think that I keep the secret because I do not want people to think that I am depressed. Soon after her death, many told me that I should go to a therapist to talk about my feelings, but I do not need a therapist. I know that bottling up my feelings is probably not the best way to cope with my sadness; however, talking about the sadness makes me more sad than when I choose to keep things to myself.

I really enjoy reading the book and I like the plot line. My only concern is that the plot line can stray very far from reality. These things are just so unrealistic that I believe it makes reading less enjoyable. This question is directed towards the author: Jeffrey Eugenides. Do you realize how far-fetched some of the actions in the play are? The part where Lefty and Zizmo are driving on the frozen lake attempting to cross to Canada to buy drugs. If Lefty had jumped out of the car while the car was flying across ice, would he not have severe injuries? I remember when I was in middle school, I was on a scooter coming down a big hill and for some reason I thought it was a good idea to jump off midway down the hill. I busted my chin open and cut both my leg and hand. I am pretty sure if Lefty jumped out of Zizmo's car, he would have some injury.. Also, the part where Zizmo falls through the ice and dies. I can see why you must stray from reality in order to get your point across, but what was the point in having this lake escapade? I also feel like the scene was drawn out when I thought all along that something bad was going to happen.
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