In Michael Mack’s article “Why Read Shakespeare?”, he discusses the importance of reading literature, especially Shakespeare, explaining how it teaches people about themselves, and how the world functions. Throughout the article, he explains how reading literature can cause people to reflect upon themselves. Throughout the texts "The Poison Tree" and "Hamlet", society can view the different perspectives on the difficulties and how complex seeking revenge can turn out to be, and the consequences that can come with it. In "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare delivers the theme of revenge through the main character Hamlet. Hamlet is fixated on seeking revenge for his father's death. The play takes a look at different complex outcomes that