Nectar in a Sieve
Nathan, Rukmani and Kenny
Nathan
I've been working on my farm for years now. i am tired of working on this farm everyday but I have to keep doing this for my family. I love my wife and kids I cant wait to finish picking these vegetables up. I hope that I can one day own this land and I have to keep my dream alive. I love working on this farm to feed my loving family and i am grateful.
Nathan
Nathan is a resident farmer who puts all his time and life on land that he doesn’t own. He is the gentle, loving and wise husband of Rukmani.
Nectar in a Sieve
Nectar in a Sieve is a book about Rukmani reflecting on her marriage with Nathan. The novel takes place in India during a period of intense urban development.The story began in first person by Rukmani. She started talking about her and Nathan's arranged marriage at the age of 12 until his death that happened years later.
Rukmani
Rukmani is the narrator and protagonist of Nectar in a Sieve. She is the beautiful wife of Nathan and she is loving, hardworking, thrifty and patient.
Lessons I've learned about this book
I have learned that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. Even if you were born into poverty or living in poverty you still should have hope, You have to keep believing in your dream and one day you will achieve it. I also learned that love is a powerful thing and that Nathan and his family would prove and endure how much they love each other.
DeCameron Howard
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Kenny
Kenny is a white tall and skinny doctor that helped Rukmani when she couldn't have babies. When Kenny helped her they became close friends. Kenny is mysterious, independent, and moody sometimes. But he helps and support Rukmani’s family.