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Ophelia to go to a nunnery, they see that and think Hamlet is being a bully, whereas I don’t think people would have seen it the same way in the past.”

Hamlet’s Not OK was only recently published, but Spratt is already thinking about the next instalment. While she initially envisioned exploring Shakespeare’s entire works through Selby’s eyes, Spratt has caught on to a different trend.

“I would love to be able to help people unpick whatever the Shakespeare syllabus is for that year.

“If you read the book, there’s a point where Pride and Prejudice gets involved as well, so there’s some discussion as to whether there is another book, whether it’s a Shakespeare play, probably Macbeth or King Lear, or it will be something totally different.

“I am tempted to work out what all the year 12 students are studying and just do those books.”

To find a copy of the book, Spratt suggests you contact your local bookshops or library. Or buy it at amazon.com.au

By Brendon Foye