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I Would Prefer Not To Help You, Christen Dunn
I Would Prefer Not To Help You, Christen Dunn
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
Bartleby, the Scrivener recounts a story of a scrivener who would prefer not to do anything, whether that be parts of his job, changing his location, or eating his dinner. The narrator’s reaction to Bartleby’s lazy desires seem to be admirable, but his selfish motivation and false compassion are evident. The way the narrator views and treats Bartleby is consistent with the standards of philanthropy of the wealthy during the mid-nineteenth century. The narrator truly believes he has helped Bartleby to the best of his ability, yet fails to connect with Bartleby outside of offering him money and future assistance …
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow: An Ambiguous Ghost Tale, Elisa R. Jacobs
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow: An Ambiguous Ghost Tale, Elisa R. Jacobs
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
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