In the end, Bartleby is brought to prison. I think this prison can represent a type of hospital, where a person who is seriously depressed may end up. Bartleby dies in this prison because he refuses to eat his food. This is a representation of suicide. In some cases of depression, suicide is the end result. In conclusion Bartleby is a lazy man, who doesn't communicate with anyone and doesn't do anything. All of his characteristics are signs of depression. Therefore, Bartleby is a representation of Depression.

The lawyer is baffled by Bartleby's refusal to do his work. Although Bartleby does not follow through with the lawyer's request, the lawyer does not take any action upon Bartleby's resistance. It is not for a while in which the lawyer finally attempts to either get Bartleby to do work or leave the office. I think the law

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