“Look like the innocent flower/but be the serpent under’t”

• she encourages him to deceive others by appearing kind and harmless while secretly hiding deadly intentions. 
• The contrast between the “innocent flower” and the “serpent” symbolises the theme of appearance versus reality, concealing their true motives behind false facades.
• The serpent, traditionally associated with evil and temptation, especially in the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
• adds a layer of moral corruption and aligns their plan with betrayal and sin.
• becomes the embodiment of manipulation here, teaching Macbeth to mask his ambition and treachery in order to succeed. 
• metaphor to highlight her deceit, showing how the pursuit of power requires not only violence, but also the ability to lie and manipulate. 
• marks a turning point in Macbeth’s transformation, as he begins to adopt his wife’s ruthless mindset, setting them both on a path of destruction.
• Act 1, Scene 5