Both are manipulated by their fathers. Hamlet is persuaded by his father's ghost that he must avenge his father's murder by Claudius, but he doesn't really want to do it. Ophelia is persuaded by her father, Polonius, to find out from Hamlet what is wrong, but she doesn't really want to do it. Both have their fathers killed. Both can be said to suffer insanity.
There are many ways to interpret Hamlet's relationship with Horatio. Most obviously, Horatio is the only person in the play that Hamlet trusts. He is the only one who knows for certain that Hamlet's madness is an act, the one person Hamlet confides in personally, and the one whom bids Hamlet goodnight upon his death. Considering his conflicts with his family, Horatio is the only "family" Hamlet has. He understands that Horatio is very rational and thoughtful, yet not overly pensieve like himself. In this way, Hamlet relies on Horatio, making the friendship interestingly one-sided. At no point in the play does Horatio show that he needs Hamlet. Rather than being, as Horatio is of significantly lower class than Hamlet, a literal servant, he serves Hamlet with his emotional support, rationality, and unwavering loyalty. In some respects, Hamlet and Horatio's relationship can be interpreted as servitude. Finally comes the question of whether Horatio was in love with Hamlet. Shakespeare was often rumored to have homosexual tendencies and some sonnets are credited to be written about young boys, so it is entirely possible that Horatio posessed a romantic love for Hamlet, at least to some degree. There are many lines, particularly the famous "good night, sweet prince" that could be interpreted as romantic. If Horatio did have homosexual tendecies, it would make perfect sense that he would fall in love with his (assumedly) handsome Prince who relied on him for everything. Again, there are many ways to interpret the relatioship between Hamlet and Horatio. The one that connects every theory is that there is definitely and absolutely a deep, profound trust, kinship, and love between them.
Obviously fairly distant since she stays in Denmark and he is in Wittenburg which is in Germany. Their relationship must have hotted up quite a bit after he returned from Germany to attend his father's funeral (or was it his mother's wedding?), since he has been sending her scandalously naughty letters and wooing her big time.
There are some romantic feelings between Hamlet and Ophelia. The true nature of their relationship is unknown and only hinted at in the play.
Gertrude is Hamlet's mother.
Horatio is the only person who stays true to Hamlet through the entirety of the play. He always remains Hamlet's true friend throughout the story.
Hamlet asks Horatio to, "tell my story"
Horatio plans to go meet Hamlet at Elsinore, which he does in Act 1 Scene 2. Horatio plans to meet Hamlet on the battlements, which he does in Act I Scene 4. Horatio plans to meet Hamlet at the play, and does in Act 3 Scene 2. Horatio has no plans to meet Hamlet in England.
Hamlet: My father! Methinks I see my father! Horatio: Where, my lord? Hamlet: In my mind's eye, Horatio.
Horatio is Hamlet's friend from university. He tells Hamlet that his father's ghost has been seen wandering the castle walls.
Horatio is the only person who stays true to Hamlet through the entirety of the play. He always remains Hamlet's true friend throughout the story.
Horatio - Hamlet - was created in 1600.
Hamlet asks Horatio to, "tell my story"
Although love fails often in Hamlet, there is much love in the play. Ophelia loves Hamlet, Gertrude loves Hamlet, and despite his anger, Hamlet loves Gertrude. Hamlet also loves his father dearly, and this love prompts, in part, his desire for revenge. There is also love between friends, as seen in the relationship between Hamlet and Horatio.
Horatio plans to go meet Hamlet at Elsinore, which he does in Act 1 Scene 2. Horatio plans to meet Hamlet on the battlements, which he does in Act I Scene 4. Horatio plans to meet Hamlet at the play, and does in Act 3 Scene 2. Horatio has no plans to meet Hamlet in England.
Hamlet: My father! Methinks I see my father! Horatio: Where, my lord? Hamlet: In my mind's eye, Horatio.
Hamlets friends are Rosencrantz, Guildenstern and Horation. However throughout the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern turn against Hamlet (not going to spoil how!) which leads to their downfall. Horation never goes against Hamlet, he is always there for him when Hamlet needs him. Hamlet is the best play by Shakespeare!!
Horatio is Hamlet's friend from university. He tells Hamlet that his father's ghost has been seen wandering the castle walls.
Hamlet prevents Horatio from drinking what's left of the wine that Claudius poisoned, because Hamlet wants Horatio to tell people his side of the story.
Hamlet asks Horatio to observe Claudius.
Hamlet's friend Horatio is a student.
Horatio is the only balanced and self-controlled character in the play because he is more logic than emotional and is unbiased and unmoved by other characters actions and tragedies