Similarities Between The Birthmark And Bartleby The Scrivener

In the story “The Birthmark” and “Bartleby the Scrivener” both stories had to do with what the character think is beneficial to them. In “The Birthmark” the character Aylmer, think his wife scar on her cheek makes her look less perfect. Whereas, in “The Scrivener” the character Bartleby does what he desire while at work. In “The Birthmark” Aylmer was persistent to his wife getting rid of her birthmark, knowing he’s a doctor she is going to allow him to remove it not knowing the outcome, but aware it will make him happy and not so upset about looking at the scar all the time. While on the contrary, whenever Bartleby was asked to do something he would always reply with “ I would prefer not to” deciding that he doesn’t want to do any work or