Nectar In A Sieve
By Kamala Markandaya
Rukmani Monologue
I was born to the village headman and was spoiled because of it. At the age of 12 I was ready to be wedded I expected to have a lavish wedding like my sisters but because of a decline I was wedded to a landless tenant named Nathan although I will experience some hardships. I will adapt and survive.
Kamala Markandaya
She's the author of this story. She's an Indian born English novelist,
Nectar In A Sieve
The paperback book cover for the book. It features a review on the cover.
India
The novel is set in India during a period of intense urban development.
The Lessons Learned From This Story
The lesson learned in this is that knowledge is power. During the duration of the story Rukmani prides herself in her studies. She even teaches her kids when they got older even though many in the village believe that knowledge leads to trouble. Throughout the novel, the greatest characters are those who apply their knowledge to help people stand together in a display of moral power.
Documentary on Kamala Markandaya
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