http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_scripts/e/equus-script-transcript-peter-shaffer.html WebHesther: I mean he’s in pain, Martin. He’s been in pain for most of his life. That much, at least, you know. Dysart: Possibly. Hesther: Possibly?! …That cut-off little figure you just …
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WebThe Nurse enters and introduces Hesther Salomon, a local magistrate, who has come to visit Dr Dysart. It is clear that they are old acquaintances and have discussed both professional and personal matters with each other in the past. In this scene, Hesther asks Dysart to take on the case of Alan Strang. Hesther informs Dysart that Alan has WebPain. Horses are Alan's personal religion. He worships Equus as his God, equating him to Jesus and insisting that he wears a chains to pay for humanity's sins. The unique religion Alan follows is what gives Alan his sense of self, and Dysart says that to take away a person's worship is the worst thing someone could possibly do. smith parallel 2
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WebEquus Summary. Next. Act 1. Equus, a play in two acts, is set in Rokesby Psychiatric Hospital in southern England. Most of the action takes place in this hospital—specifically in psychiatrist Martin Dysart ’s office. However, as characters in Dysart’s office discuss and reconstruct past events in the life of Alan Strang, the play’s ... WebHesther Salomon is a local magistrate whose caseload involves some disturbing juvenile crimes. After much arguing with her fellow judges, she sends Alan to Dysart in order to divert the boy from a likely prison sentence. She has more faith in the enterprise of child psychiatry than Dysart seems to. Jill WebCharacter description, analysis and casting breakdown for Hesther Salomon from Equus. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Learn. Show Guides. Show Guides. Search all shows. Musicals; Good for Kids; ... Upgrade to PRO to read our character analysis for Hesther Salomon and unlock other amazing theatre ... smith paper