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Bartleby

Have you ever noticed that one person who's fascinatingly different and impossible to figure out? In Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville, the main Bartleby is just that. Set in a law office on Wall Street, Bartleby the Scrivener tells the story of an employee, who at first is eager and enthusiastic to partake in the work at the law firm, but gradually declines the work set forth in front of him simply claiming he "prefers not to." Bartleby's odd behavior upsets but fascinates the narrator and he can't stand to fire him; instead he allows Bartleby's conduct to go on and even offers an invitation for Bartleby to live with him. Bartleby refuses any offer; his peculiar actions eventually wind him up in prison. The story brings up strong feelings of curiosity within in the reader. What causes a man to have such a strong split personality? Have any past events influenced the character in any way? Bartleby's behavior has both a captivating and bothersome effect not only on the......


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