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Horatio - HAMLET

Cyanne Lewis

Created on October 5, 2025

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Horatio - HAMLET

Cyanne Lewis | 10/5/25 |2nd Block | 12.P.AC.2.b

Act 1 - Introduction to Horatio

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"These are but wild and whirling words, my lord." (Act 1, Scene 4) Here, Horatio voices his skepticism and caution regarding Hamlet's seemingly wild plans. "What if it tempts you toward the flood, my lord, Or to the dreadful summit of the cliff / And there assume a shape to fright us so, / That we may tumble and lose ourselves to heaven / Or to the violent death." (Act 1, Scene 4) This quote shows Horatio's caution and concern for Hamlet's safety, warning against the potential dangers and madness associated with the ghost. "You must, my lord, obey the ghost; and I will go with you." (Act 1, Scene 5) – This quote shows his unwavering loyalty to Hamlet and his commitment to his friend's cause, even when facing danger.

Act 1 - Introduction to Horatio

Standard Expectation: 12.P.AC.2.b Craft words and phrases in order to influence the responses, thoughts, decisions, and questions of the target audience and achieve a specific purpose. (I/C) Standard Expectation: 12.P.CP.2.a Communicate clearly to present ideas, information, and texts. (I/C)

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- Anger - Sadness - Mental Breakdown - Dark academia - Professor aesthetic

Act 2, Scene 2 ( A room of state in the castle Enter Horatio, alone ) O' what am I? A fellow man or servant to him? To inform his royal mind, which is still numb To follow his fallacy, am I dumb? Shall he follow his fate with an apparition, How is he to know his kin is with him? Though this may be duty, is it true to me? This haunting resurrection What will be of him and I? I'll stand by him, man or servant. That is my oath to him; I shall abide.

Act 2 - Blindly abiding

Horatio feels stronhgly about Hamlet so much so to follow through with his irrational plans.

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In Hamlet's Act 1, Horatio is introduced as a skeptical scholar and a trusted friend to Hamlet, brought to the watch to see the ghost of King Hamlet, which he witnesses with fear and wonder despite his intellectual doubts. He then informs Hamlet of the apparition, suggesting it will only speak to the Prince, and is present at Hamlet's meeting with the ghost, thereby validating its reality for the audience.