"Bartleby the Scrivener" bye Herman Melville - Why?

"I would prefer not to." Why is Bartleby the way he is? What possesses him to be so stubborn? I can't imagine living with a guy like him. He is just extremely unapproachable and unfriendly. If one of my friends were like him, I'd have a serious chat with them. He needed to be saved from his condition, but it's too late. I guess I can feel a small amount of sympathy, but he really brought it upon himself. He is a frustrating character and I cannot stand the way he acts. The story really tested my concentration.