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Volume 18:1 January 2018
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Disequilibria of Women in Kamala Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve

V. Narmathanandhini, M.Phil. English


Abstract

Kamala Markandaya presents disequilibria of women in the novel Nectar in a Sieve. It shows the sufferings and difficulties endured by women. Rukmani is the notable character, who suffers a lot by her husband and sons. Kamala Markandaya beautifully picturised each character in this novel, especially Rukmani. This story goes around the character Rukmani and her family members. This novel deals with the problems of Rukmani.

Rural Area Culture and Struggle

Nectar in a Sieve is set in India during a period of Intense Urban Development. This novel shows the struggles and sufferings of the Indian peasants. This novel gives a picture of the rural area culture and struggles and also shows the plight of an Indian woman, Rukmani. Rukmani was a brave woman, who was married at the age of twelve. She struggled a lot after her marriage. She was ill-treated by her husband and also by the women neighbours. Kamala Markandaya picturises Rukmani as a bold lady. But she wrote more about her sufferings than her pleasurable moments.

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V. Narmathanandhini
M.Phil. English
Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College
Cumbum 625 516
Tamilnadu
India
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