How Does Shakespeare Present Horatio In Hamlet

In the drama Hamlet, Shakespeare tells the story of a young Danish man named Hamlet confronted with a terrible choice. Featured alongside Hamlet is his old friend Horatio. In the play, Shakespeare uses Horatio in a number of ways, both to further elements of the plot and to explore other characters. The first action of note Horatio does is confirm the identity of the ghost Marcellus and Bernardo have been observing each night. Horatio’s opinion apparently holds weight, as the two watchmen seek him out to confirm their encounters. And indeed it is Horatio who relays to the watchmen that the ghost is the image of the late king of Denmark. Additionally, he delivers much of the exposition that reveals Fortinbras to the audience. When Marcellus