Is there a point of reading Shakespeare? I understand the point of reading a Shakespeare play, but having to read a Shakespeare book in every grade from 9-12 i do not think is necessary. Shakespeare's plays are very famous and are important to know about in English history. Imagining talking to a person without at least some knowledge of Shakespeare, you would probably think they are quite uneducated. I think reading a Shakespeare play is worth while even if it is hard to red and understand. It allows us to expand our knowledge further. By reading Shakespeare you can also learn things about him that you didn't know.