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It's a short story that depicts the final days of a scrivener (law writer) and the transformation that takes place within his last employer, Bartleby. He's efficient and diligent. However, when he's asked to do something, he says "I would prefer not to." The tale ends with his death. Those are basically the main points of the story.
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~ M.C.
Proud Member of the I.S.D. QUOTE “Hey Harry!” said Cedric, strolling up to him. “Did you hear those screams? I almost died!... Is that David Bowie?”
“Never mind that, look!” the American exchange student exclaimed. “I found the Triwizard cup! It’s mine! All mine! I’ll finally get the fame and glory and honor I deserve!”
“Stupefy,” said Harry. The American exchange student dropped to the ground, stunned.
“Woah!” Cedric exclaimed in astonishment. “You can do magic?!”
“Come on, Cedric,” Harry sighed. “We’d better take this together. You know, so Draco Malfoy won’t think I’m selfish. I really want to get with him, you know.”
-- Silver Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Omelette of Desire  Rabbits Have Rights!
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Bartleby, by Herman Melville
Jerry Bartleby Aug 26 2004, 11:57 PM
Aug 26 2004, 11:57 PM
