Here's why:
* Horatio's Role: Horatio is Hamlet's close friend and confidante. His role is to observe and offer support. He doesn't actively seek out Hamlet for meetings.
* Hamlet's Isolation: Hamlet is often withdrawn and isolated, choosing to confront his own thoughts and feelings rather than seek out company.
* The Ghost: The play's main plot revolves around the Ghost of Hamlet's father revealing the truth about his murder. This event leads Hamlet on his path of revenge, not a planned meeting with Horatio.
However, there are times when Horatio is present for significant encounters with Hamlet:
* The Ghost: Horatio is present when Hamlet first encounters the Ghost. He witnesses Hamlet's interactions with the apparition.
* The Play Within a Play: Horatio helps Hamlet stage a play to gauge Claudius's reaction and confirm his guilt.
* The Duel: Horatio is at the duel where Hamlet is ultimately killed.
Therefore, while Horatio doesn't plan to meet Hamlet, he is a constant presence in key moments throughout the play, serving as an observer, confidante, and ultimately, a witness to Hamlet's tragic downfall.