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Discussion of papers on Equus

J A Burland

    International Journal of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This analysis of Equus explores the challenges of play analysis, linking the theme of passion to infantile omnipotence and examining the playwright's technique of audience participation in scopophilic activities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Literary Analysis
    • Psychoanalytic Theory

    Background:

    • The analysis of dramatic works, such as Peter Shaffer's Equus, presents unique challenges compared to traditional psychoanalytic free association.
    • Previous discussions have highlighted the complexities in interpreting artistic creations within a clinical context.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the play Equus from a psychoanalytic perspective.
    • To explore the thematic elements of passion and infantile omnipotence within the play.
    • To examine the playwright's methods of audience engagement and the depiction of scopophilic behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Psychoanalytic interpretation of dramatic text.
    • Analysis of thematic content and character development.
    • Examination of the playwright's narrative and staging techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Plays are inherently difficult to analyze due to their constructed nature, differing from free association.
    • The central theme of "passion" in Equus is connected to the concept of infantile omnipotence.
    • The playwright actively involves the audience in the scopophilic aspects of the play, blurring lines between fiction and reality.

    Conclusions:

    • The psychoanalytic interpretation of Equus reveals complex links between passion, omnipotence, and audience participation.
    • Understanding the playwright's techniques is crucial for a comprehensive analysis of the play's psychological impact.
    • Equus serves as a case study for the psychoanalytic exploration of art and its reception.

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