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Bartleby And A Gathering Of Old Men
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In life there are many types of people. Some people live life to the fullest while others end up making their lives miserable by refusing to fit into society. Most of the time society has an affect on people's relationships, many human beings have relationships .... Middle of Essay .... to examine some copies of financial accounts, Bartleby not only refuses to comply but will not explain his reasons:
"What is wanted?" said he (Bartleby) mildly.
"The copies, the copies," said I hurriedly.
"We are going to examine them. There" and I held towards him the fourth quadruplicate.
"I would prefer not to," he said, and gently disappeared behind the screen.
"Why do you refuse?"
"I would prefer not to"(20).
Bartleby's actions show that he is an outcast of society. His attitude toward his work is symbolic of his alienation from life. He prefers not to work or live. In fact, he refuses to become involved in even the most ordinary aspects ....
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