Bartleby, the Scrivener · Character
Turkey
An elderly, efficient scrivener in the lawyer's employ who becomes irritable and error-prone in the afternoons.
minor
First appearance: chapter_1
Turkey's tie to Bartleby is one of the pressures that moves Bartleby, the Scrivener—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An elderly, erratic scrivener whose work is excellent in the morning but becomes blotted and rash in the afternoon.
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With Bartleby (professional): Turkey is a fellow scrivener who grows increasingly angry and confrontational towards Bartleby's refusal to perform his duties. With Ginger Nut (professional): Ginger Nut is the office…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- The Office Staff
- Protagonist
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Open in readerRelationships
- Bartleby
professional · negative
Turkey is a fellow scrivener who grows increasingly angry and confrontational towards… How this plays out →
- Ginger Nut
professional · positive
- Bartleby
professional · negative
Turkey is a fellow scrivener who grows increasingly angry and confrontational towards… How this plays out →
- Bartleby
professional · negative
Turkey is a fellow scrivener who grows increasingly angry and confrontational towards… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Turkey in chapter_1In the story
Turkey appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Turkey in chapter_1