Question

In Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener," why does the narrator refuse to fire Bartleby even after Bartleby has told him he will never write for him again? Select all that apply.

He doesn't know, exactly.
He's fascinated by Bartleby.
He's afraid it would spark a revolt amongst his other employees.
He worries Bartleby might starve to death in the streets otherwise.