Question

1. how does the narrators internal thinking further develop the universal theme about the power of independence? a. it shows that the narrator views bartlebys growing independence as a criminal act. b. it reveals that the narrator believes that bartleby is a vagrant because he refuses to leave the office. c. it describes bartleby as a person whose independence has led to selfishness. d. it indicates that bartlebys independent behavior has been successful and his boss must now move his office. 2. which evidence from the text best reveals the power of bartlebys independence? a. “surely you will not have him collared by a constable, and commit his innocent pallor to a common jail?” b. “it is because he will not be a vagrant, then, that you seek to count him as a vagrant.” c. “no visible means of support; there i have him.” d. “i will change my offices; i will move elsewhere,”

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option to see how it relates to the narrator's internal thinking about the power of independence. Option A shows the narrator's view of Bartleby's growing independence as a way to develop a universal theme about the power of independence.
2. For the second - question, look for evidence in the text that shows Bartleby's successful independence. Option D indicates that Bartleby's independent behavior has been so successful that his boss has to move offices.

Answer:

1. A. It shows that the narrator views Bartleby's growing independence as a criminal act.
2. D. "I will change my offices; I will move elsewhere."