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hello me and my friend need a third opinion to settle a debate between us and I saw quite a lot of hamratio tags in your blog

in your opinion, what would be the exact reason horatio fell/might’ve fallen for hamlet? traits, etc.

hello!!

his big, beautiful eyes...

no, but in all seriousness, this is a wonderful question! i love speculating on what hamlet was like before the death of his father and thankfully the text gives us a few clues as to this saying he was loved by all.

so, when i think of horatio falling for hamlet i like to think that the first thing he saw in him was his kindness and gentleness even. i imagine he treated him as an equal and horatio loved listening to him for his intelligence and wit but also loved that hamlet was willing to listen to him in turn. i like imagining them staying up late debating for hours and coming away from it near to tears from laughter at the end of it at 4am. i think horatio would really appreciate hamlet's willingness to learn as well as his earnestness.

horatio, in my opinion, sees in hamlet everything a great man should be. kind, thoughtful, passionate, honest, intelligent. emotionally intelligent, even. but i like to imagine that hamlet has always been in touch with his emotions, even before the death of his father.

i think, before elsinore, horatio would be hard pressed to find a trait in hamlet he didn't like and that he put him on a pedestal and said, if i can be at his side, i'll be content. of course the rug is pulled out from under him later but he still loves hamlet and is willing to do anything for him. including calling him out if need be.

i hope this helps!