Granger AP Reads discussion

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I really like scene 14 when Frank, Alan's father, comes and talks to Dr. Dysart for the first time and tells him about Alan worshiping the picture in his room. I think him putting Alan worshiping in the background as Frank was explaining it made it capture the reader more and made it one of those moments where you just can't stop reading.

I think the author’s skill at writing is truly portrayed every single time that he conveys the protagonist’s affinity for horses when glorifying the religion that is Equus. He does this so intriguingly that it makes a horse seem like such a divine figure. The intricate description of Alan’s hysteria about the horses throughout the story as well captures a vivid depiction that I think the author is really good at doing; it really submerges you into the plot of the story. The author effectively digs into the emotions and thoughts of each main character. This allows for a better understanding of Dr. Dysart and Alan’s perception of life and dissents. I think all of these virtues are best shown when Dr. Dysart and Alan have their second session after hearing the recording tape that Alan left.

There is some advantage to writing a drama rather than a normal book. The authors uses this advantage by directly acting out past events/scenes. For example, the events of Alan’s recollection with Dysart was portrayed amidst their session... Alan was instructed to remove his clothing and act out the symbolic “haha” ceremony. The men (dressed as horses) had arrived at the scene as if it were a current event. Also, it is very intriguing that the author emphasizes the importance of a horse rider. The comment on the fact that both the horse and the rider morph into one being. It is interesting considering that Alan never physically rides a horse but rather a man dressed as one. This use of physical action and literary development is a tool that allows the author to create inner representations within the play