Horatio's appearance in Hamlet

Horatio is the one significant character at the end of the play, chosen to reveal to the world the real „story“ (V.ii.302) of the events in and around the Danish court. This last demand of the tragic hero implies the view of Horatio as a man of moral integrity and honesty. This thought is also based on some of his replies to the protagonist. „I came to see your father’s funeral“ (I.ii.176) is the direct and clear answer to Hamlet’s question about the reason for his visit. And again in the last scene of the first act, he honestly tells the Prince of Denmark about his „wild and whirling words“ (I.iiiii.138), without holding back or making any other unnecessary comment. Another aspect, underlining his credibility becomes obvious in Hamlet’s plan to catch the King. Horatio’s „I did very well note him“ (I.ii.274), is enough for Hamlet to go on with his revenge plan. And besides the prince also the older soldiers call out for his experience and knowledge as a scholar...