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Equus Study Guide

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by Peter Shaffer
About 84 pages (25,188 words)
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Equus Study Guide consists of approx. 84 pages of summaries and analysis on Equus by Peter Shaffer. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

The story of this play is anchored by the parallel journeys of two people, an emotionally disturbed young man and the psychiatrist treating him, as they confront themselves and each other with uncomfortable personal truths. The narrative utilizes both traditional and innovative storytelling techniques to explore themes relating to the nature of worship, the power of faith, and the extent of personal accountability. (read more)
      Act 1, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4
      Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6
      Act 1, Scene 7
      Act 1, Scenes 8, 9 and 10
      Act 1, Scenes 11, 12, 13 and 14
      Act 1, Scenes 15, 16, 17 and 18
      Act 1, Scenes 19, 20 and 21
      Act 2, Scenes 22, 23, 24 and 25
      Act 2, Scenes 26 and 27
      Act 2, Scenes 28, 29, 30 and 31
      Act 2, Scenes 32, 33 and 34
      Act 2, Scene 35

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3

  Media Adaptations

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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