Bartleby the Scrivener, A Tale of Wall Street
What are the motifs in Bartleby the Scrivener, A Tale of Wall Street by Herman Melville?
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The main motif in Bartleby the Scrivener is that of food, specifically the names of Bartleby's co-workers, as well as Bartleby's aversion to eating.
Bartleby the Scrivener