a tragic figure can be seen in the fear of being torn away from our chosen image of what and who we are in this world. It is seen through Dysarts dream that he is fearful of what he is to do with his life. Also, Aristotles description of a complex character who has great potential can be seen in Dysarts dream as well. Dysart was in a position to do a great amount of good, and he had for the majority of his life. The potential was there for him to be completely content with his work and life but he wasnt. For Dysart, his chosen life was not meeting his expectations, and he began to question whether he was really doing any good at all.Upon meeting Alans parents Dysart finds much that would somewhat explain Alans actions of blinding the six horses. Dora, Alans mother explained how the fist horses and riders were seen as one entity, or as a god of some sort. Dora uses many bible passages when describing the early relationship that Alan attributed with horses; The glory of his nostrils and Hast thou given the horse strength show that from an early age Alan attributed horses with religion. Even a picture of Jesus that Alan had purchased was replaced by a picture of a horse, strengthening the connection. Alans father, Frank is an atheist, while his mother is devoutly religious. When Dysart and Frank are speaking, Frank states that he believes the bible thats responsible for all this. Bloody religion-its our only real problem in this house shows how against religion Frank is, even though he admits his son was fascinated by it. Frank describes to Dysart how attached his son was to the horse image. Behold-I give you Equus, my only begotten son. It became evident to Dysart that Alan was holding the image of the horse in a god-like state. Everything he did was to please the horse, Nugget. Back at the hospital, with this outside knowledge, Dysart continues his quest to cure Alan but Alan turns the questioning around on Dysart, informing him that he ...
