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  How does Rukmani act toward the tannery in Chapter 4 of Nectar in a Sieve?

  Posted by eeeeeeggggg on Dec 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM

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  What is the evidence that the narrator's parents experienced financial decline in Nectar in a Sieve?

  Posted by taylorsimm on Nov 20, 2009 at 08:19 PM

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  What is the most important scene in Nectar in a Sieve?

  Posted by mizuki-sama on Oct 23, 2009 at 06:41 PM

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  What does the brother say about their father being the headman in Nectar In A Sieve?

  Posted by nekomatarashi on Oct 20, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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  Can anyone give me a summary of each chapter of "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by daisy101 on Aug 31, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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  In "Nectar in a Sieve", what are some objectives, theses statements, main arguments, & interpretation of events the author makes?

  Posted by awesomeness on Aug 19, 2009 at 11:30 AM

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  Can anybody give me a summary about Chapters 25 through 30 in Nectar in a Sieve?

  Posted by crazygady on May 29, 2009 at 08:44 AM

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  In Nectar in a Sieve, what activity does Rukmani first turn to in order to make money in the city, and what is ironic about this choice?

  Posted by msarson13 on May 28, 2009 at 04:06 PM

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  In Nectar in a Sieve, what secret involving Kunthi does Nathan reveal to Rukmani?

  Posted by bsryam on May 13, 2009 at 08:17 PM

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  What is the sad irony in this sentence from Nectar in a Sieve?

  Posted by yohawf on May 6, 2009 at 04:24 PM

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  "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." What's the thesis statement?

  Posted by syk94 on May 5, 2009 at 02:35 PM

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  "Conflicts arrive in this novel under many guises". Give examples to support this critical statement.

  Posted by nokym on May 3, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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  In Nectar in a Sieve, the new townspeople were from India, but spoke with an...

  Posted by sharonyb on Feb 4, 2009 at 04:58 AM

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  Why does Ruku think it is not very lucky for a man to marry above himself in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by britt1092 on Jan 25, 2009 at 03:38 PM

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  comment on the fusion of historical and personal in nectar in a sieve

  Posted by rituparna on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:28 AM

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  What are Rukmani's sources of food and how do monsoons affect her?

  Posted by never2l8te on Oct 2, 2008 at 05:29 PM

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  in what 2 chapters did kunthi sleep with nathan?

  Posted by marinascurious on Sep 28, 2008 at 05:05 PM

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  In "Nectar in a Sieve", what are all of Rukmani's sons names?

  Posted by mle123456789 on Sep 1, 2008 at 08:24 AM

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  Describe Ruku as being the suitable character for the protagonist in "Nectar in a Seive"

  Posted by mandomariah on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:29 AM

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  In "Nectar in a Sieve," what is the importance of social roles and their relation to Rukmani's marriage?

  Posted by jaded287 on Aug 17, 2008 at 07:26 PM

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  What are some of the main character's reactions to different cultures as they are revealed through "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by ashxmyxlovee on Aug 12, 2008 at 07:25 PM

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  What are some of the lessons learned by the main character in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by ashxmyxlovee on Aug 8, 2008 at 10:55 PM

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  What are some of Rukmani's struggles in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by ashxmyxlovee on Aug 5, 2008 at 06:30 PM

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  What effect does the change in tense in Chapter 15 produce in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by babiblubunni on Aug 1, 2008 at 12:37 PM

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  Describe the steps in the marriage process in Chapter 6 of "Nectar in a Sieve".

  Posted by answerz11 on Jul 22, 2008 at 01:25 PM

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  Why was it so important for Rukmani to have a son in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by analiz on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:49 AM

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  Well I haven't read the book and I heard that her husband died. How did Rukmanki's husband die in "Nectar in a Sieve"?

  Posted by luvhabs25 on Jun 3, 2008 at 05:15 PM

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  if there is any theme of protest prevalent in the novel?

  Posted by nash on May 31, 2008 at 08:22 AM

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  describe the change in ruku life at this point in the story

  Posted by fatboy101291 on May 8, 2008 at 05:55 PM

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  What does the nectar in a sieve suggest about hope and despair?

  Posted by mayra910 on Apr 2, 2008 at 06:28 PM

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  What is the role of the tannery in the novel?

  Posted by wordlifecena4 on Sep 4, 2007 at 07:09 PM

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  What is the meaning of the title, "Nectar in a Sieve"

  Posted by dumdumdkwski on Aug 27, 2007 at 05:59 PM

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  What are some examples from the story of ways that love keep Rukmanis family together?

  Posted by yeahgirl123 on May 15, 2007 at 08:05 PM

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  what is the effect of industrialization on this novel

  Posted by arshi on Mar 31, 2007 at 12:23 AM

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  Are Nathan, Rukmani and other characters responsible for their own condition because of the decisions they have made throughout the novel?

  Posted by destiny on Mar 29, 2007 at 09:03 AM

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  Explain the confrontation between Ruku and Kunthi in chapter 11. In this chapter Ruku expresses feelings of hopefulness and hopelessness. Explain.

  Posted by shawnrecy on Mar 15, 2007 at 08:12 AM

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  How does literature explore the struggles that individuals face in their search for identity and their place in society?

  Posted by dwight on Mar 7, 2007 at 07:33 AM

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  How are chapters 26/27 built - units, segments; how effective is the resolution, relations between the beginning and ending of the work?

  Posted by virgingyna on Mar 2, 2007 at 12:53 AM

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  What does Ruku see decorating the entrance in her new home when she first arrives with Nathan? In what conditions are the decorations?

  Posted by master460 on Mar 1, 2007 at 11:28 AM

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  Describle the changes in Ruku's life at the time in chapter 3.

  Posted by hawkins2009 on Feb 26, 2007 at 03:54 PM

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  What does the Nectar in a Sieve tell us about the caste system in India?

  Posted by shelly123 on Feb 24, 2007 at 08:49 AM

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  Explain who Kenny is, and what role he plays in Rukmani's life? Describe an effect nature has on the lives of the villagers?

  Posted by bri on Feb 20, 2007 at 05:23 PM

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  Describe the weddings of the four sisters. Why is Ruku's different?

  Posted by marquel on Jan 30, 2007 at 08:46 PM