Mrs Tremblay

Objective Analysis of Dysart, Equus-

Act 1 Scene 1, 2 and 19; Act 2 scene 22 (my monologue scene)-

In Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 there are 2 ‘versions’ of Dysart, as the play is Dysart talking in hindsight about his experience, so he has 2 different objectives. The Dysart of the past’s objective (1) appears to be figuring out Alan, whilst the Dysart speaking in retrospect’s objective (2) may be to reflect on how his time with Alan has affected him, or possibly to confess his feelings of doubt and being trapped. Then in Scene 19, he is talking to Alan, his objective seems to be figuring out Alan’s obsession over horses and the religious connection. However, his monologue reveals that his objective may be to normalise Alan, yet he doesn’t appear to agree with what he does, so it might be to refrain from taking away Alan’s individuality. In Act 2, Scene 22, Dysart is questioning his place in the world, so finding his place might be considered to be his objective, but it could also be understanding Equus and the applications Alan’s religion may have on his life.