Non-Conformist Behaviour in Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville, The Vegatarian by Han Kang and My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Definition of Non-Conformity 2.2 Historical Context of Non-Conformity 2.3 Psychological Aspects of Non-Conforming Behaviour 3. Analysis of Bartleby, The Scrivener 3.1 Summary of the Story 3.2 Bartleby's Non-Conformist Actions 3.3 Impact on Surrounding Characters 4. Analysis of The Vegetarian 4.1 Overview of Han Kang's Novel 4.2 Yeong-hye's Rejection of Societal Norms 4.3 Consequences on Family Relations 5. Analysis of My Year of Rest and Relaxation 5.1 Plot Summary and Main Themes 5.2 Protagonist's Withdrawal from Society 5.3 Perception of Non-Conformity by Peers 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Common Themes Among the Novels 6.2 Differences in Non-Conformist Motivations 6.3 Cultural Context and Non-Conformity 7. Societal Reactions to Non-Conformity 7.1 Reactions in Bartleby, The Scrivener 7.2 Responses in The Vegetarian 7.3 Societal Perception in My Year of Rest and Relaxation 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Understanding Non-Conformity 8.3 Suggestions for Further Research

1. How do the acts of non-conformity in "Bartleby, The Scrivener," "The Vegetarian," and "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" challenge societal expectations, and what are the consequences faced by the protagonists in each narrative? 2. In what ways do the cultural and historical contexts presented in each novel influence the characters' motivations for non-conformist behavior, and how do these contexts affect the perception of their actions by other characters?