Bartleby The Scrivener | Summary Sketch

[@cpklapper]

Bartleby worked in the dead letter office of the post office and is a dead letter himself, with no return address. In that sense, Bartleby is Everyman in this democratic mercantilist world. Forced to leave his mother’s family household before he can cleave to his wife’s family’s household, all so his parents can pocket a speculative gain from the mortgage-based leveraged bids and dump the overpriced land and buildings on the next sucker. Yes, the time to have played the Bartleby card was past when we did not say to our parents, “I prefer not to leave the house, but I will help build additions and extensions, help buy food or grow it in the garden, and continue using the various appliances, linens, china, flatware, etc., using the income from local jobs, when not contributing labor to the family business, to help reduce the family debt and make the family buildings suitable for a more sustainable college of extended families.”

[@tomaschaparro3820]

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[@Catatouille101]

Aww thank you! I appreciate your support. I don't really mind being small right now - I just want my videos to be the best they can be! :)

[@dm0442]

lol im too lazy apparently to read the story for school, so thanks for this upload

[@Catatouille101]

That's what I'm here for! Glad I could help!

[@TheSaltydog07]

You can find readings of this magnificent piece of literature at KZbin.

[@amirjalilian639]

No you’d prefer not to

[@lgr28]

Prof: Read the story for the 800th time for the 800th test from the same semester Me : I would prefer not to

[@TheSaltydog07]

Its a descent into profound depression. Melville wrote after "Moby Dick" was not accepted by the general reading public, fools that they were.

[@joyeltomy9674]

"OMG" i just fell in love with your way of summarising.

[@Catatouille101]

Aww thank you!

[@Bella00011]

Love your storytelling style, you’re sketching is amazing too 🌟

[@LunaKogane]

I loved this video so much. I didn't care for the story when I started reading it but this made me want to actually go read it now 😅 honestly the way you explained this story and talked about it reminded me so much of myself bc that's exactly how I explain things. Love this so much

[@Catatouille101]

@@LunaKogane Aw, thank you! I decided to make these videos because my now-husband thought it was hilarious listening to me terribly summarize stories for him that he didn't read for class. 😂 I'd encourage you to read this one - it was actually one of the stories I genuinely enjoyed during my time studying literature!

[@LunaKogane]

@@Catatouille101 I'm sure my current boyfriend feels the same way because the way you explained it in this video is exactly how I explain stuff. Only I think I drop a few more f-bombs lol. Thank you for this video! It helped a lot!

[@Catatouille101]

@@LunaKogane No problem! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Aylin-mb6jb]

You saved me and my homework for university! Thank you so much! This is the best summary of all!

[@Catatouille101]

Aww thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@LawlietL93]

This was hysterical and you are a great artist!!!

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you so much! :)

[@LawlietL93]

@@Catatouille101 I had to write a paragraph answering a question on this tonight and I was very pressed for time so I couldn't read the whole thing and this video really saved me

[@Catatouille101]

@@LawlietL93 Oh man, I'm glad I could help!

[@manualiaga7434]

so useful for my literature exam, thanks!!

[@GhabulousGhoti]

I think deep down inside, all of us have a little bit of Bartleby.

[@Catatouille101]

We all feel his pain. XD

[@specr1356]

I absolutely love these videos. Wasn't expecting to hear the shop theme from Fire Emblem Awakening but any Fire Emblem theme is welcome

[@Catatouille101]

Aw thanks, I'm glad you like them! Haha, I love the music in Awakening. XD

[@feedbrain]

Keep up the good work, you're doing a really good job. Thanks

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you!

[@euggiemonad2523]

There are some serious psychological issues (with Bartleby) in this story, startling for the time period it takes place. I thought you did it justice. Vid well done.

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you - I appreciate it!

[@TheArkhamOne]

Great sketches and funny little background on your opinion of the story 😂

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you!!

[@jacobstuart17]

Thank you for this amazing summary

[@Catatouille101]

You're welcome!

[@chaip1585]

Best fuckin summary ever ily

[@jinkim663]

THIS IS so fucking hilarious

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@gregingram4996]

Specifically, he worked at the dead letter office. And don't say, "Aren't I?" It's "Am I not?"

[@judahlindsey3891]

Appreciate the breakdown! XD

[@Bs60182]

Your not the only one that does that. I go through a lot to not have to speak to people.

[@hayleyreese1606]

The Jenna Marbles of English

[@mehedihasan490]

i was looking for the summary for my upcoming examination.. now I'm stuck with looking at YOU.. 🙂♥️ You're so adorable.. 🤭

[@Catatouille101]

Aw, thank you! You're too kind! 😊

[@nithishkumar9918]

Thank you for your summary..

[@Catatouille101]

You're welcome! Hope I helped you!

[@magdalenakaniewska9303]

Thank you😊

[@mirzaeva8177]

perfect

[@drewchair7750]

Thank you so damn much. I have a test tmr

[@Catatouille101]

You're welcome! Glad I could help! 😄

[@drewchair7750]

@@Catatouille101 I got a 94😁😁

[@Catatouille101]

@@drewchair7750 Yay! Congrats!

[@DarkPrincessOfLight]

Awesome video! Thanks for making it :D

[@nico_ra1]

good. thx.

[@dominikaabel4443]

Fucking Ace!

[@Catatouille101]

Thanks!

[@marwanalammari]

nice video

[@Catatouille101]

@@marwanalammari Thank you!

[@jbug1979]

ok, i definitely need to hear your "ginger nut" jokes..

[@jbug1979]

.. but i fear your answer will be that you prefer not to.

[@evanrose713]

Where did you receive your English degree from?

[@Catatouille101]

Temple U

[@yassin178]

Oh yeah that helped me a lot thanks

[@Catatouille101]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@yassin178]

@@Catatouille101 Hell yeah !! I was so down with the boring summaries you know !! Till I see this helpful funny summary ❤

[@Catatouille101]

@@yassin178 Aww I really appreciate that! That is my goal. ;) I'm glad I could help! :D

[@RaidersMarwan]

Nice video

[@Catatouille101]

@@RaidersMarwan Thank you!

[@rodneydumenu4329]

Ginger "nuts".

[@aichayoula]

lol I love it

[@Catatouille101]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@lilyx7056]

hehe i love this

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@michelepenton4727]

Is all the F-words really necessary?

[@Catatouille101]

It's stylistic. If you don't like it that's fair, but I'm going to continue using them - most viewers don't mind.

[@jhonklan3794]

yes

[@beatrizcrossman3351]

Why all the profanity?

[@Catatouille101]

Sorry, it's just part of my sense of humor. It doesn't always click with everyone!

[@Bader1940]

Fewer swear words would be nice. Lovely illustrations.

[@Catatouille101]

Thank you! I'm sorry you're not a fan of swearing in videos, but that is a part of my channel. Anyway, hope you enjoyed nonetheless!

[@muzwot9603]

@@Catatouille101 I like the swearing it's refreshing done right, not offensive at all and cavalier spirit too little encountered in a pc world, don't let others clip your goddam wings ppl!

[@myjuno1]

Why do you have to say the f word so much.

[@Catatouille101]

It's part of my style. I aim for old-school KZbin vibes.