his closest friend Horatio, a commoner whose presence Hamlet greatly cherishes. He even says to Horatio that “'since my dear soul was mistress of her choice and could of men distinguish, her election hath sealed thee for herself'” (Act 3, Scene 2, Lines 67-69). Hamlet clearly sets an example as a perceptive, intelligent individual who can relate to the average citizen, thus making him a better suited king that his uncle Claudius. However, Hamlet is simply too thoughtful and indecisive to assume the…
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