In at least 100 words, explain the significance of Bartleby's mantra "I would prefer not to" in Melville's short story "Bartleby the Scrivener." How does it function differently than if he had said, for instance, "I will not" or "I do not want to"?

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Nyla Mitchell

15 January, 20:03

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Ernest Russell · Answer 1

Both are beautiful in their own way

Both struggle in their environment. Both are fragile creatures. Both tragically die. Both are rare and unusual.