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Bartleby, the Scrivener
In Herman Melville’s “Bartleby, the Scrivener,” the narrator, an anonymous lawyer, describes himself as one who lives a simple and mundane life. ... However, after hiring a new scrivener, Bartleby, the narrator finds himself pulled into an existence of confusion and conflict. ... When business increases the protagonist decides to hire a new scrivener instead of demanding more of Turkey and Nipper (again avoiding discord).
The new scrivener Bartleby, bring a new element of surprise to the office. To the narrator’s delight Bartleby works diligently from daylight to dark. ... The office atmosphere is quiet and serene just the way the narrator likes it; however, now he complains that Bartleby in not cheerful and that silence bothers him. ... Bartleby is asked to join in on the proof reading of a legal document. Bartleby refuses.
Approximate Word count = 670
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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