Reflecting on Bartleby the Scrivener

Discussion Post: Reflecting on “Bartleby the Scrivener”—250-500 words This first discussion post requires you to select a single passage or scene from Herman Melville’s story that particularly struck you. You should discuss WHY you think you responded to it the way that you did. Do your best to be as specific as possible; try to focus on one of the specific narrative elements of Melville’s story as discussed in the lecture on literary analysis. You are invited to reflect on any one of the following elements: Characters and characterization Plot and structure Setting and atmosphere Viewpoint/narrative style Style and language Symbolism Social and historical background Themes