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They represent dangers in the quotation "we have scotched the snake not kill'd it" and in Macbeth's remark "there the grown serpent lies". When Lady M says to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it, she also means to look innocent but to be dangerous. Snake meat is also added to the witches' brew ("fillet of a fenny snake") but that is probably just to add protein.

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In Macbeth, serpents and snakes are often used as symbols of betrayal, deceit, and evil. They represent the treachery and cunning nature of characters such as Lady Macbeth. Additionally, they symbolize the disruptive and corruptive influence of the supernatural forces at play in the play.

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Q: What do serpents and snakes represent at different times in Macbeth?
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