Differences And Similarities Between Hamlet And Horatio

In William Shakespeare play Hamlet he embraces characters who are allies with Hamlet including most obvious Horatio. Hamlet and Horatio are alike yet different and each responds differently to the crisis with which they are faced. It can be observed in the play that Hamlet and Horatio are best friends. Both are young men who go to the same school they and would be portrayed as very loyal characters. Horatio loves Hamlet so much that he would rather kill himself with his own sword than live on after hamlet has died. Unlike Hamlet, Horatio takes his time to think about the situation rather than taking action this is the reason nothing tragic ever happens to him. Horatio could also be labeled as an intelligent individual, the main thing we learn about him is his good character, the first time he appears in the story is when the castle guard calls upon him to confront the ghost they have encountered. the ghost’s appearance frightens him.
At the end of the story he is the only main character that lives and he carries out Hamlets wish by telling his story to Fortinbras. Horatio also proves his loyalty by warning Hamlet not to take part in the friendly duel that Claudius and Laertes arrange. Horatio is the type of character that accept the world as it is, but Hamlet is driven by his urge to question the truth Marcellus and Barnardo admire Horatio so much that they want his opinion about the ghost. Hamlet displays deep love for Horatio, so much that he leaves him the task of telling the truth of what