Question

1.) Horatio is the one to tell Hamlet of his father's ghost in the first Act of the play. What does Shakespeare indicate by making this choice?
A.) Horatio can be trusted.

B.) Horatio wants to be involved in Hamlet's revenge.

C.) Horatio is partially at fault for the events that take place.

D.) Horatio is quick to tell secrets.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.) Horatio can be trusted.

Explanation:

William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" revolves around the story of a young prince and his desire to avenge the death of his father at the hands of his uncle who had also claimed the throne. The play deals with themes of family, love, gender, insanity, appearance vs reality, supernatural, etc.

In Act I, it was Horatio along with Bernardo and Marcellus who first spotted the ghost of the dead king. And Horatio also revealed to the young prince Hamlet about his father's ghost. By this, Shakespeare seems to indicate that Horatio will be a trusted aide and guide to Hamlet.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.