At the end of the story when the narrator says Bartleby is sleeping "with kings and counselors,' what does he
mean? Would Wall Street have had a role in Bartleby's death? What do the final words, "Ah Bartleby, ah
humanity," mean? What is the final relationship between the narrator/lawyer and Bartleby? Are the events in
the story likely to occur during the present time or are we that different now? Why or why not? Who is the villain
in this story (answers may vary)?
Minimum length requirements: 300+ words
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