Nectar in a Sieve

by Kamala Markandaya

Nectar in a Sieve: Mood 1 key example

Definition of Mood

The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect of a piece of writing... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes... read full definition
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of Nectar in a Sieve strikes a balance between mournful and hopeful, in keeping with the heartbreaking tragedies and joyous celebrations that punctuate narrator and protagonist Rukmani's life. In general, however, she recounts the events of her past with a sense of peaceful nostalgia—even those events that are most painful to revisit.