Horatio is Hamlet's friend and confidant. This is made apparent when Hamlet addresses Horatio by saying, "Sir, my good friend..." (1,2,163-165). An instance where their friendship is made known would be when Hamlet shares with Horatio all of his experiences and misgivings, especially with his deceased father. Hamlet's lack of concern to revealing his feelings only goes to prove his confidence with Horatio and confirm the fact that the two are close friends. To prove what a sincere and considerate person Horatio is one would have to re

Unlike that of Horatio, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are received by Hamlet not so respectably. When questioned by the queen to how Hamlet acknowledged them they replied by saying, "Most like a gentleman. But with much forcing of his disposition." (3, 1, 12-13). This goes to show how Hamlet does not observe the two with respect, as is the case with Horatio, but rather treats them as anyone else with a high social status. Eventually Hamlet figures out their true intentions and goes to describe them as, "[a sponge] that soaks up the King's countenance, his rewards, his authorities. But such officers do the King best service in the end: he keeps them, like an ape, in the corner of his jaw- first mouthed, to be last swallowed. When he needs what you have gleaned, it is but squeezing you and, sponge, you shall be dry again." (4, 2, 14-20) Since Hamlet knows that they are loyal to the king h

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