What is the main purpose of haratio’s speech?
English · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The main purpose of Horatio's speech in William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' is to explain past events and to provide the necessary context for the unfolding story. Horatio is a friend of Hamlet and serves as a character through whom the audience learns about significant occurrences, such as the appearance of the ghost of Hamlet's father and the political unrest following the death of the old King Hamlet. His speech informs the audience, setting the stage for the drama and conflict that are to come, and it also adds to the aura of mystery and foreboding early in the play.