Kamala Markandaya's Nectar In A Sieve

In Kamala Markandaya’s Nectar in a Sieve, amidst the ideas of poverty and suffering, she also portrays an idea of change and hope of a better future for the lives of those in the novel through Kenny. Kenny does his best to bring some western ideas into India’s traditional culture and provide a means of help for the Indians, while also encouraging them to rise up against their suffering and injustice. Additionally, Kenny also provides insight to the readers about the differences between Western and Eastern culture by showing their opposing cultural views.
Kenny is very opposed to the easterners’ way of life, as they dwell in their suffering without no cries for help and he feels that they should fight injustice and stand up for what is right,