Which excerpt from the passage supports the theme of resistance?
a.) in my haste and natural expectancy of instant compliance, i sat with my head bent over the original on my desk.

b.)bartleby replied, in a mild, firm voice, "i would prefer not to."

c.)i looked at him steadfastly. his face was leanly composed; his gray eye dimly calm. not a wrinkle of agitation rippled him.