That beetles o"er his base into the sea,.
And there assume some other horrible form.
Which might deprive your sovereignty of reason.
And draw you into madness? Think of it.
The very place puts toys of desperation,.
Without more motive, into every brain.
That looks so many fathoms to the sea.
And heard it roar beneath. (I,iiii, 71-78).
Horatio wishes only the best upon his friend Hamlet. He truly fears the safety of Hamlet, and expresses his concern through this quote. Horatio not only cares for Hamlet, but Hamlet also cares deeply for Horatio as well. Hamlet knows that it is only Horatio that truly does care for him, and it is he that only Hamlet can put full trust in. "Horatio, thou art e"en as just a man as e"er my conversation cop"d withal." (III, ii, 51-52) Here, Hamlet demonstrates his high opinion of Horatio. He has nothing but respect and care for Horatio, because he knows how Horatio feels towards him. Hamlet proves this when he states:.
Give me that man.
That is not passion's slave, and I will wear him.
In my heart's core, ay in my heart of heart.
As I do thee (III, ii, 69-72).
Horatio remains by Hamlet's side, even when everyone else believes that Hamlet has gone mad. Horatio could have sided with the King many times and abandoned Hamlet, but because of his friendship with Hamlet, he remains true and devoted to him. Hamlet tells Horatio of his plan to expose his uncle through the actions of the players in the play that he is having put on. Hamlet believes that through guilt, Claudius will reveal his guilty conscience to everyone. Upon hearing about this plan, Horatio informs Hamlet, that if his plan does not succeed, Horatio himself will sacrifice himself, and expose The King for what he has done. " Well my lord. If" a steal aught whilst this play is playing And scape detecting, I will pay the theft." (III, ii, 86-88) Again, Horatio proves that he does care for Hamlet. He is willing to sacrifice himself, in order to help Hamlet.
