2. Peter Shaffer
Equus
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By Prof. Jonathan Acuña-Solano

3. Equus Discussion Questions
☆How
is the play a commentary on
“modern” society’s definition of
“normal,” and how does Shaffer
question it throughout the play?

4. Equus Discussion Questions
☆How
does the play redefine the
idea of worship?
☆How does the play’s definition
challenge traditional views of the
term?

5. Equus Discussion Questions
☆What
story?
role do dreams play in the

6. Equus Discussion Questions
☆What
role does psychology play
in this piece of drama?

7. Equus Discussion Questions
☆Why
are the commercial jingles
Alan recites important to the
overall meaning of the play?
☆What do they say about his state
of mind and about the state of the
modern psyche?

8. Equus Discussion Questions
☆Discuss
the role of parenting and
authority figures in the play.
☆How
do
these
concepts
contribute to Alan’s pathology?
☆What is being said, overall, about
them?