Horatio as Hamlet's Moral Compass Horatio performs a crucial function in the ethical context of the play. HamletÂ’s dilemma is, in essence, a moral and ethical dilemma, and his actions are influenced by his perception of other charactersÂ’ integrity. The importance of Horatio, then, is that he represents the standard against which Hamlet tests the honor and honesty of the others around him. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 20149 Hamlet Horatio Honesty.doc Price: 44.75