Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener" can be cited as: Melville, H. (1853). Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street.

One of the main themes of "Bartleby the Scrivener" is isolation. The story explores the consequences of social isolation and examines how it affects both the individual and those around them.

the short story Bartleby, the Scrivener was written by Herman Melville

The narrator in "Bartleby the Scrivener" can be most closely associated with the archetype of a passive observer or frustrated bystander, as he narrates Bartleby's odd behavior and actions without taking any real action to address the situation until it is too late. This passivity and lack of direct intervention contribute to the tragic outcome of the story.