Equus peter shaffer summary

This section explores the play Equus by Peter Shaffer, focusing on: the structure, setting, staging, characters, themes and the historical and cultural context of the play. Equus is a deeply thought-provoking and intense psychological drama that explores themes of religion, sexuality, mental illness, and the conflict between rationality and passion.

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The play's non-linear structure, minimalist staging, and symbolic characters all contribute to its expressionistic approach, inviting the audience to confront the complexities of the human mind and the boundaries between sanity and madness.

Through its portrayal of Alan Strang’s tragic journey, Equus challenges our understanding of what it means to be truly free.

Structure of the Play

Equus is a two-act play with a non-linear structure that shifts between the present and flashbacks.

The story is told through a mix of dramatic scenes, monologues, and narration, often from the perspective of the ce