You note that, “The story was first published in 1853, after the panic of 1837” (Yuen 1), and that, “The effects were still around till 1843, ten years before the story was published” (Yuen 1). I also like and agree with a correlation of “The Panic of 1837” (Yuen 1), that you made as a possible reason to why this story was written. I agree that throughout the novel the narrator provides clear evidence that Bartleby did leave an impression on the Narrator otherwise the Narrator would have not written this story surrounding Bartleby’s life when he comes in contact with the Narrator. I would have to agree with you that one of the main themes of this story is, “that we need to remember and learn from our mistakes” (Yuen 1). I like how you supported you idea of the main theme in the story with examples from the text. That was an interesting take on a main theme in the story Bartleby, the Scrivener. Pitying to being repulsed from Bartleby, not loving. Should help and love another which the narrator fails to do. Of the panic of 1837 victims (Melville 1120). That ye love one another” was written at one point and pushes the point of view Narrator’s fault that he got where he is, from the victims of the panic of 1837Īftermath point of view (Melville 1125). I want nothing to say to you”, that statement is a point that it was the At the end when Bartleby says “I know you, and Theĭead letter office may have also been receiving letters for victims from theĪftermath of the panic of 1837. ItĪlso could be from being forced out of a job in the dead letter office.
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Theĭepression started to kick in and got him to be less and less productive. Not wanting to proofread his copying to not working all together. He started out working hard but it quickly got worse from
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Bartleby’s work ethic can also beĮxplained by this. His description could alsoīe used to describe his job in a way. Bartleby was first described by the narratorĪs a dull (pallidly), pitiable and lonely (forlorn). That Melville wanted to remind others of past mistakes as the office area thatīartleby lives in is on Wall Street, the same street where the stock market is. The effects were still around till 1843, ten years before the story wasīuren`s First Challenge"). The story was first published in 1853, after the panic ofġ837. Online, my conclusion is that Bartleby has a large role in the story for an Bartleby dies in prison, presumably because he prefers not to live any longer.All of the background knowledge noted above and stock market history I gathered.Bartleby refuses to speak to the Narrator when he comes to visit he may blame his former employer for what has happened to him.Bartleby is removed from the building and taken to jail at the Tombs he doesn't put up a fight.When the Narrator returns to try and reason with him, Bartleby claims that he prefers not to do anything but stay in the building, though, as he says, he is "not particular.".Kicked out of the office, Bartleby continues to live in the building, which offends all of the other tenants.Bartleby stays in the office, even when everyone else vacates, and another lawyer moves in.
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