Horatio

Horatio is a scholarly character from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," serving as the loyal friend and confidant of Prince Hamlet. He is portrayed as a rational, level-headed individual who offers support, wisdom, and skepticism amidst the play’s chaos. Often acting as Hamlet’s conscience and witness to key events, Horatio exemplifies loyalty and integrity. His role helps ground the story’s philosophical questions about life, death, and morality, providing the audience with a trustworthy perspective throughout the tragic unfolding.