Explanation:
In William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet,” Marcellus and Horatio’s characterization of the ghost implies that it is a supernatural entity with a message for the living. Marcellus describes the ghost as “a spirit of health or goblin damned” while Horatio speculates that it may be a warning of some impending disaster. Both characters are afraid of the ghost, but Horatio is more curious and analytical, suggesting that he may be better equipped to decipher the ghost’s purpose.