Analysis of the Petrfied Man
An Analysis of the Petrified Man Eudora Welty is often called the “Voice of the South” because of the adept way in which she captures the dialect, feeling, and general disposition of the region. In her story, “The Petrified Man” Ms. ... “The Petrified Man” is a story that on the surface seems very unimportant. ... The final exhibit that is discussed is the petrified man. This exhibit featured a man that was unable to move or perform any function besides to turn his head a quarter of an inch. ... Later on, the petrified man turns out to be a rapist, an aggressive, violent man.