This statement is telling a fact, so it would be A, to inform.
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Charlotte is befriended along the way by the old black cook, Zachariah, who eventually helps save her life. When the vengeful captain accuses her of murder, Charlotte is tried and found guilty. She escapes punishment in a life-and-death struggle with Jaggery and is finally reunited with her family.
Charlotte tells Captain Jaggery he reminds her of her father. ... Captain Jaggery warns Charlotte that she may see him say or do things that seem cruel, but that punishments are necessary to maintain order on the ship. He shows her his gun cabinet, and tells her that these are the only guns on the ship.
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.