Horatio

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This paper discusses Horatio's character in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The author illustrates how Horatio served as an active and important character in the play, although he may well be treated only as a secondary character in the play. It is shown how as well as being the narrator, his participation and Hamlet's trust in him made Horatio an essential character.

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"Horatio is only a secondary character in the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, but his character plays a vital role in confirming the murder/killing of Hamlet's father's death and helping out Hamlet to device and plan out a "trap" that will confirm both Claudius and Gertrude's guilt in killing King Hamlet. In fact, Horatio becomes the catalyst that triggered Hamlet's suspicions about his father's immediate death. Also, he serves as the narrator of the story, particularly the events that happened prior to the play itself, when King Hamlet was still alive and the tragic death of the King happened. Lastly, he served as Hamlet's confidante and co-conspirator, as he helped Hamlet concoct his plans in entrapping Claudius and Hamlet's mother Gertrude about their involvement on the King's death. This paper will support these important points in the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. The main points in this paper regarding Horatio's character will be pointed out through quotes as excerpted from the play."

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