Horatio (Hamlet)

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Horatio is Hamlet's constant friend in William Shakespeare's play. When the rational Horatio finds it hard to comprehend what is going on, with Hamlet being approached by the ghost of his fallen father, Hamlet famously says to him: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio/Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Not only is Horation loyal and supportive he is a rational creature, "Horatio says 'tis but out fantasy,/ And will not let belief take hold of him" Without the proper proof Horatio is cynical.