Bartleby

The novella features an elderly lawyer who manages a chaotic office with two eccentric employees, Turkey and Nippers, whose contrasting issues allow the workplace to function. Bartleby is hired to bring stability, but his passive resistance reveals deeper themes of isolation and the human condition. Through Bartleby's character, Melville explores the struggles of the individual within the constraints of society, ultimately challenging the nature of work and existence. This poignant narrative reflects Melville's insight into the complexities of human experience.