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Equus by Peter Shaffer
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it was amazing

I was given this play by a dear friend of mine. Once I set sail through its pages, I got addicted to it. Now it's 6:00 AM and I have been reading it all through the night. What I like most about it is that it is psychological. The plot is well built. I also like the part where Alan and Dysart mutually investigate the matter of each other's dreams to find out that it was the shrink's dream is more related to illnesses the dream being the doctor practicing the ritual of sacrificing hundreds of children by carving up the chests down to the navel then throw the guts and study the pattern they make up ( terrifying, really). I like the name Trojan for a horse but why do psychologists always refer to Greek mythology?? Why not Assyrian or Incan?!! That's one of the critics to Freudism.
There is a chunk of the dialogue between the shrink & Hesther whereby they discussed being psychologically normal. How can you define that? psychologically normal!!? We are all psychologically abnormal in a way or another. A Human being is a pile of complexities.
The description of Alan's religion and imitating Christian creed is fascinating. Equus as a God with lineage. Was this "distortion" the fault of Alan's godless father, or his overly religious mother?
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Reading Progress

March 23, 2014 – Started Reading
March 23, 2014 – Shelved
March 25, 2014 –
page 30
24.0%
March 30, 2014 –
page 45
36.0%
July 28, 2014 –
page 25
20.0%
July 28, 2014 –
page 70
56.0%
July 28, 2014 – Finished Reading

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Aimad I bet you did not like it since you have not yet finished it.


Bookish Dervish No not at all brother. I liked it very much ( at least the part I've read so far) but the problem is (ashamed) I took it with me to Meknes because I was reading it on my way there and then I forgot it after I returned to Mellab. I tried to read it in a PDF form but I couldn't find it. that play in particular is so dear to me since it was a gift from my dear friend Aimad.I am looking for a title to return your favour.So much indepted brother for following my readings.
I will finish it once I get back to Meknes.


Aimad I am vehemently glad you liked it. Please do not bother yourself trying to find me a title for I did not do any favour at all. Following your readings is always a pleasure and a source of motivation for me. God bless you, dear brother and friend!


Aimad Your review is so profound. I am happy you liked the play.


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