Who Horatio is
Horatio is a trusted friend of Prince Hamlet at the royal court in Elsinore. His steady presence contrasts with a court where people conceal their purposes and try to control one another.
Along with the guards, Horatio tells Hamlet about a ghost resembling the prince's father. This report reaches Hamlet while he mourns his father and feels surrounded by betrayal.
Horatio and the others in the story
Horatio's relationship with Hamlet rests on trust, a quality that matters in the suspicious atmosphere of the court. Hamlet faces grief, doubt, and political danger, while Horatio offers a steady presence.
Horatio provides a contrast to these friendships drawn into spying and concealed motives.
Questions
Who is Horatio in Hamlet?
Horatio is Prince Hamlet's trusted friend, known for his steady presence at the Danish court.
What does Horatio tell Hamlet about the ghost?
Horatio and the guards report that a ghost resembling Hamlet's father walks the castle at night.
How is Horatio different from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Horatio is described as a trusted, steady friend, while Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are drawn into the court's efforts to watch Hamlet.