“Innocent flower-serpent” “AHMTSBKH”

• both personify key themes of appearance vs reality: Lady Macbeth assumes the role of the 4th witch, employing cunning schemes to manipulate Macbeth.
• they both skilfully employ deceptive practices to manoeuvre acquiring power of Macbeth.
• The biblical allusion of "serpent" draws parallels to the Genesis narrative depicting the fall of mankind. This deliberate choice of diction serves to underscore her belief in the effectiveness of deception, akin to the serpent's manipulation of Adam and Eve.
• Lady Macbeth adeptly highlights the effectiveness of deception when cloaked in an "innocent" flower-like facade, emphasising the ease at which such deceit can be orchestrated, especially when temptation and pride are at play.
• Witches exploit Macbeth's hubris to help employ their deceptive influence.
• the pause before and after his name due to the use of commas signifies their targeted approach. Through prophecies tailored to stroke his ego and satisfy his ambitions, the witches effectively obscure his judgment , making him susceptible to their manipulative schemes.