Blog #12: Character Decision

For my blog assignment I have chosen to write through the perspective of Hamlet's dear friend, Horatio. As stated in the character description, Horatio serves as the "voice of reason" throughout the play. Whenever Hamlet finds himself in a bind, Horatio is there to help him get through it. One of the reasons why I find Horatio's character so intriguing is that many of his characteristics remind me much of myself. As a friend, I try to always do my best to help out however I can. If family members are fighting or a friend is upset, I like to be the one to make things better by stepping in as the mediator, offering up my advice, or being there to listen. That being said, if Horatio were to be on social media, he would, without a doubt, be "that guy" that is always trying to solve other people's problems. If there was a Twitter fight, he would be the one to break it up. If someone posted a status about being upset, he would be the one to call that person and make sure they were ok. If someone didn't know which filter to use on Instagram, he would be the one to offer his opinion and help that person make a decision. Basically, he would be the go to guy that people look towards when they are in need of advice. For these reasons, I think that analyzing the play through Horatio's perspective will be both different and unique and provide me with the opportunity to look at a classic play through the eyes of a character that many people disregard.