Themes in literature are best conveyed through the use of literary elements and devices, and
Nectar in a Sieve’s themes are no different. The title of this novel was inspired by Samuel Taylor
Coleridge’s “Work without Hope”. As a result Markandaya’s novel is filled with symbolism, imagery, allegory, setting, and so much more. These devices contribute to the reader’s ability to analyze the novel. Literary devices are important because they help emphasize and convey the author’s meaning.
Symbolism plays a vital role in advancing the plot and themes in Nectar in a Sieve. The title of the novel itself describes the never ending struggle that is having hope in life. For instance the objects described in the title symbolizes life and how it inevitably runs out. …show more content…
Another important symbol in Nectar in Sieve is water, water for
Rukmani and her family represents life. Water plays a vital role in conveying the inconsistency and uncertainty of life when it relies on agriculture. Lastly, one of the most important symbols is drums. The drums in the story are important because they appear whenever a large change is about to occur. For example, in the novel drums sound at the arrival of the tannery, and ring out from a small toy before
Nathan’s passing.
Markandaya’s use of imagery in NIAS also aids in the advancement and building of the novel’s plot. Her use of imagery allows us to become immersed in the struggle of living a life that relies on traditional agriculture in a newly industrialized world. The author’s use of imagery helps exemplify
Rukmani and her family’s daily obstacles. Through figurative and connotative language the reader is able to empathize with the main character. For example, when Rukmani and Nathan are evicted from their land, Markandaya exhausts her literary efforts to aid the reader’s journey of becoming immersed in the main characters’ pain. Through imagery, the reader gets to experience their upsets and
Nectar in a Sieve’s themes are no different. The title of this novel was inspired by Samuel Taylor
Coleridge’s “Work without Hope”. As a result Markandaya’s novel is filled with symbolism, imagery, allegory, setting, and so much more. These devices contribute to the reader’s ability to analyze the novel. Literary devices are important because they help emphasize and convey the author’s meaning.
Symbolism plays a vital role in advancing the plot and themes in Nectar in a Sieve. The title of the novel itself describes the never ending struggle that is having hope in life. For instance the objects described in the title symbolizes life and how it inevitably runs out. …show more content…
Another important symbol in Nectar in Sieve is water, water for
Rukmani and her family represents life. Water plays a vital role in conveying the inconsistency and uncertainty of life when it relies on agriculture. Lastly, one of the most important symbols is drums. The drums in the story are important because they appear whenever a large change is about to occur. For example, in the novel drums sound at the arrival of the tannery, and ring out from a small toy before
Nathan’s passing.
Markandaya’s use of imagery in NIAS also aids in the advancement and building of the novel’s plot. Her use of imagery allows us to become immersed in the struggle of living a life that relies on traditional agriculture in a newly industrialized world. The author’s use of imagery helps exemplify
Rukmani and her family’s daily obstacles. Through figurative and connotative language the reader is able to empathize with the main character. For example, when Rukmani and Nathan are evicted from their land, Markandaya exhausts her literary efforts to aid the reader’s journey of becoming immersed in the main characters’ pain. Through imagery, the reader gets to experience their upsets and