Dysart Equus Surface Structure

The plot of Equus consists of two pieces, and the surface structure goes on to develop one mysterious event. The first act is composed of 21 chapters, and it is the process of Dr. Dysart diagnosing and investigating the conflict situation caused by Alan's incident. By using hypnosis, disassociation reactions, and the use of truth drugs. Dysart finds psychical causes of Alan's hysterical behavior, which manifests as a sad-hearted dysfunction. The second act is composed of 14 chapters and is based on a plot of the psychiatric professional healing process for the recovery of Alan, so this is the second plot that Dysart realizes his dilemma. Dysart cares Alan and knows about him, and Alan apotheosizes Equus as a god and dates a woman who named Jill.
Alan comes to the hospital and lives. “Over and over again. [Consulting clipboard.] It sounds like ‘Ek’.” (Shaffer, Act One 6, 26). Therefore, Nurse tells Dysart that Alan has a nightmare. Alan, who has not opened heart to Dysart because he has a lot of doubts, goes through treatment through hypnosis and monolog. Dysart visits Alan’s house, and Alan’s mother tells her that he is very fond of the white horse photo which his father gave to Alan. Dysart asked Alan if his parents had ever told him about sex; Alan said the father had not told, and mother had told. Allen, who opened her mind slightly, told Dysart that she had been on the beach at the age of six. However, he says he never gets to speak after his father gets angry at the jockey and drops