Detail at the end of Nectar in a Sieve that suggests that hope endures in the face of tragedy is a.) Rukmani adopts an orphan boy and brings him to the village.
Rukmani, to facilitate her sadness over losing Nathan swings to Puli. Rukmani promises for Puli's well being if with her he returns to the town. Selvan and Ira are introduced to Puli as the son that Nathan and she adopted. This demonstrates compassion and hopes while Selvam promises to manage everything and Ira prepares the meal for Puli.