Irony

The Boss doesn't recognize that his own passiveness is as persistent and frustrating as Bartleby's. Or that his genteel, self interested interest in Bartleby is leading to no good.
Can you think of other ironies?

Another irony in this story is how when Turkey is at his best in the morning Nippers is at his worst, and then in the afternoon Nippers is at his best while Turkey is at his worst. This is very good for the lawyer so no arguing or disputing can occur because they are both tired in different shifts.