Bartleby is a newly-hired scrivener who initially produces great work but slowly reduces his output, declining assignments and responding with: "I would prefer not to." Despite his poor performance, his boss struggles to reprimand the eccentric character.
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It\'s an examination of passive resistance in a modern world fueled by compliance and consumerism.
He chooses not to engage with work or society as a whole.
Herman Melville delivers a simple Story about a man who follows his own path.
Bartleby\'s passive attitude is indicative of a larger issue his boss has yet to uncover.
He continues to refuse work, which confuses the lawyer and frustrates his peers.
At first, Bartleby is an active member of the team yet one day he refuses to complete an assignment, setting an unusual precent.
Yet, the quiet unassuming man soon becomes a source of contention.
A Manhattan lawyer decides to hire a third scrivener called Bartleby to help manage his growing workload.
Bartleby is a newly-hired scrivener who initially produces great work but slowly reduces his output, declining assignments and responding with: "I would prefer not to." Despite his poor performance, his boss struggles to reprimand the eccentric character
