Bartleby the Scrivener
Why does the narrator hire Bartleby?
Bartleby, the Scrivener - Short story by Herman Melville
Bartleby, the Scrivener - Short story by Herman Melville
The narrator's main reason for hiring Bartleby is his calm and quiet demeanor. The narrator hopes that Bartleby's silence will help to offset the often erratic behaviors of Turkey and Nippers.
Bartleby the Scrivener