Nectar in a Sieve

D AP World History Theme Analysis Our world is wedge by many things. Social structures, politics, economics, the environment, and our interactions affect how we live. They create the history of our world. In Nectar in a Sieve, many of these themes be delineated. Gender roles and dealing have al ways had an impact in societies. Men often hope they have the upper hand over women. It envisions in the way females are treated. When Rumi was married to Nathan, she had to leave her family and go to his land.He didnt have to live where show comfortable or on a neutral territory. Young women are often uprooted from their family and rarely see them again. When Ira had a child pop out of wedlock, she was looked down upon by many. However when a man does the same, there is no judgment and criticism. Nate impregnated Kunthi twice yet Rumi took him back without a problem (p. 84-85) pastoral and pastoral productions are the center of life for millions of humans. The same can be said for th e characters in Nectar in a Sieve.In the village, farming is how about survive. They live off the land. Without the land, theres no income or food. They cuckold their crops, give their pro forgather to the landlord, and save a portion of the crops for their families. Rumi and Nathan grow a variety of crops. When nature doesnt work in their favor, their lives become difficult. much the crops are ruined by droughts. During these times everyone struggles to survive. Rumis family became malnourished when the rains didnt deliver. Her son, Kuti died from starvation. p. 99-100) The importance of the land is shown when they lose their land and homelessness is forced upon them. (p. 130-135) Land represented hope for Rumi. (p. 132) Without agriculture, the villagers would not survive. Trade and commerce is one of the main ways humans gain what they need. In Nectar in a Sieve, carry on controls who has what and who survives. The tannery is the center of commerce. Villagers come to buy and bargain. As the years past, Rumi watches the tannery change, for worst in her opinion.It becomes harder to sell, trade, and buy because the economics of village change as new quite a little move in. The tannery is looked at as the place of money so devil of her sons hold fast jobs there. Rumi resents the tannery because it represents change that she feels is not needed. Although themes look complicated on paper, they fit perfectly into our world and the world in Nectar in a Sieve. Male and females have double standards. Agriculture is the basis of life and excerpt in the village. Trade and commerce help villagers make money and get necessities to survive. These themes translate into real life.