Summary Of Petrified Man

Representation of Men in “Petrified Man” We have read countless stories depicting the focus on the representation of women but “Petrified Man” gives a twist on what representations are being highlighted. All of the male characters are out of a job, so that leaves the women to be the only source of income. When analyzing all of the male characters it is seen that they collectively share the bond of being displayed as inferior to the women which is a major switch in roles compared to any other story. This sense of inactivity may lead to all the men within the story to feel “petrified”, or stuck in the same place without any improvement. The male characters do not really show up within the story except when they are being brought up by the women