Why does Hamlet insist that Horatio tell his story?

Why does Hamlet insist that Horatio tell his story?

In the last act and last scene of the play, Hamlet insists that Horatio remain alive to tell his story. He wants to make sure that everyone knows Claudius was the one who murdered his father and that he, Hamlet, was not responsible for the death of his mother.

What does Hamlet tell Horatio to do as he dies?

Hamlet tells Horatio again that he is dying, and urges his friend not to commit suicide in light of all the tragedies, but instead to stay alive and tell his story. He says that he wishes Fortinbras to be made King of Denmark; then he dies.

What did Horatio tell Hamlet?

Being a scholar, he is urged to speak to the ghost. It is Horatio’s idea to tell Hamlet about the ghost, supposing that “This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him”. Horatio swears secrecy pertaining to the ghost and Hamlet’s “antic disposition”.

What does Hamlet tell Horatio and Marcellus about his plan?

Hamlet agrees to his father’s wishes and the ghost disappears. After this, Marcellus and Horatio appear and talk to Hamlet. During the course of their conversation, he tells them of his plan to pretend to be insane, a tactic that will help him to carry his revenge.

How did Hamlet die?

Claudius dies on-stage, stabbed and poisoned by a vengeful Hamlet (the stabbing seems to be the fatal blow, since he dies immediately). Hamlet dies on-stage, stabbed by Laertes with a blade poisoned by Claudius (it seems to be the poison that kills him, since he takes a while to die).

Who is the last character to die in Hamlet?

Ophelia

What is the main cause of death in Hamlet?

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the deaths of all of the characters you mention are the result of Claudius’ murderous conniving. Claudius talks Laertes into killing Hamlet to avenge Polonius’ death.

Who is at fault for the ending of Hamlet?

Her brother was angry at his family’s deaths and blamed it all on Hamlet. The king knew Hamlet wanted him dead, so he cooked up a plan to have Laertes cut him with the poison on his sword, if that were not to work, Hamlet could drink from a cup with the poison mixed in it.