Melville continues his comedic streak through out the story by invoking the descriptions of various characters. The narrator describes Turkey, the resident senior scrivener, as short, while also continuing to forgo the use of any defining name (as we know no real names besides Bartleby’s and the Prison Cook’s). Turkey is described as resembling his namesake, as well as being a constant drunk.

Although avoiding openly stating that Turkey is a perpetual drunk, the narrator makes it clear through various references throughout the story. This characteristic of Turkey continues the humorous atmosphere of the office, and ironically contradicts the ideals of professionalism that the narrator wishes to adhere too, as seen through his legal rhetoric. Also ironically, the strict schedule of drinking that Turkey follows contributes to the theme of standardization. The combination of the two scriveners also contributes to the humor of the workplace in that they trade off effectiveness throughout the day. Turkey starts the morning well, but soon fades into a drunken mess, while Nippers begins the day in a foul mood, perhaps hungover, but eventually morphs into a diligent worker. Ultimately the atmosphere of the workplace starkly contradicts the desired professionalism desired by the narrator.

In order to contribute to the theme of standardization that is developed throughout the short story, Melville references the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the location that divides the western hemisphere from the eastern hemisphere. Located at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, the standardization for clocks around the world is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Melville references GMT in order to further promote the idea of standardization of not only professions, but also time in the novel.

Coincidentally In 1894 a French anarchist named Martial Bourdin attempted to bomb the Royal Observatory. This attempted terrorist attack was used as inspiration by Joseph Conrad, author of Heart of Darkness, in writing his novel The Secret Agent.

Orwell contends that those who abuse words of Latin or Greek origin are simply attempting to connote the appearance of intelligence. Both the Latin and Greek civilizations are renowned for their literature, such as the epics describing Odysseus, or Martial’s short, witty epigrams. According to Orwell, Authors attempt to mimic the success of these pieces of literature by including Greek and Latin words in their own work, but ultimately achieve the opposite effect of confusion.

A modern day satire of this could be seen in the movie “Meet the Spartans,” as the movie pokes fun at a similar movie “300” and “Troy” that both praise the former civilizations. Orwell means to suggest that if such politicians and leaders focused their energy, and rhetoric, on today, instead of the past, failed civilizations, the level of politics across the globe might increase

Orwell incorporates this passage into his essay as an extreme example of how “decadent” the english language has become. The quotation, from “Ecclesiastes,” describes various situations in which the most skilled did not win, but ones in which luck and chance proved to be the deciding factor. Orwell selects this passage for several reasons, one being the series of intense, clear situations described. The passage uses these situations to help explain the power of luck. The second passage, of Orwell’s creation, is intended to be vague and confusing, producing no real meaning or effect on the reader.

Orwell includes this passage because of its religious affiliation, as the book of Ecclesiastes is in the Old Testament of the Bible. Orwell intends this passage to depict how clear and concise the English language once was. Ecclesiastes also translates into “teacher” or “preacher” perhaps a sign that Orwell intends for his essay to teach readers how the English language ought to be constructed.

And thus begins a strong pattern of legal rhetoric. The Narrator assumes this tone in part to contribute to the pervading theme of professionalism. Imprimis itself means “in the first place” in Latin, but the consistency of legal rhetoric begins in the preceding paragraph. The narrator takes up this rhetoric in part to sound more professional, relating to the theme of standardization and professionalization.

This song was written by Zac while he was living with a Marine friend. This specific lyric implores his listeners to be content with their lives instead of worrying about material goods. He wishes readers would focus on the good in life, such as American Freedom, instead of consistently ranking their objects and life based on inconsequential price tags

Zac was born and raised in Georgia, therefore this line pays homage to his home and roots, even though this song has made him famous

A pervading theme throughout Zac’s lyrics, he suggests that the true root to happiness is not through material goods, but through contentedness with ones home and loved ones. This sentiment contradicts the stereotypical idea that expensive material wealth with lead to happiness, and promotes self-evaluation and happiness. This sentiment was depicted in the early 1900’s. by F. Scott Fitzgerald, in his novel The Great Gatsby, who is unable to attain true happiness until he comes the realization that his happiness is not dependent upon material wealth, but simply his contentedness, and family.

Nickelback relates a similar, modern day, version of this feeling through their satirical song “Rockstar.”

Marlow’s sense of being an imposter contains two meanings:
The first meaning is derived from the continuing trend of his criticism of the “noble” reason driving imperialism. Marlow is depicted as a character who often contemplates the flaws of society, and his involvement in teaching these flawed beliefs to the native inhabitants of Africa causes Marlow to feel like an imposter.

Secondly, Marlow has just received this job through one of his aunt’s connection, which seems very similar to the “old wealth” caste depicted in The Great Gatsby. Marlow, like Nick Carraway, doesn’t fully buy into the belief system and regiments of this class, and becomes simply an imposter filling the shoes that his aunt set out.