Should I write a lengthy review extolling the immeasurable greatness of the Bartleby story?
I would prefer not to.
Should I expound upon the genius and intellect of the author, Herman Melville?
I prefer not to.
Should I rank the story along with Poe’s Cask of Amontillado and all the other great short stories ever written?
At present I prefer to give no answer.
Should I analyze the literary techniques, devices, themes, and motifs used to tell the story?
At present I would prefer not to be a little reasonable.
Should I describe the bitter feelings of melancholic gloom that overwhelmed me upon reading the end?
I would prefer not to.
When I was a teacher, I loved reading both of these stories out loud. Acting them out in front of my students. We had a blast!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great way to teach.
ReplyDeleteNow this I have read. Nice twist to the post. great story.
ReplyDeleteI remember the spit from my 7th grade English teacher as he read "The Cask of Amontiallado" aloud. Awesome class.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post, btw.