Themes – Explores religion, sexuality, psychology, and morality, requiring careful reading to fully grasp subtext.

Sentence Structure – Sentences can be long, with layered clauses and formal dialogue.

Symbolism and Metaphor – The Language is often figurative, not just literal, which demands higher-level comprehension (Alan sees horses almost like gods; when he says things like “I worship Equus,” the horse is figurative for his inner desires and obsessions).