Lady Macbeth advises her husband to "Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it." What are examples of things in the modern world...

1. Relationships can often present themselves as
metaphorical "innocent flowers," even though they are really "serpents."
Significant others can initially present themselves as amiable, relatable, honest individuals,
but turn out to be malevolent, dishonest, capricious people. Marriages can end in divorce
because people initially view their significant others as "innocent flowers" but
discover that they are actually harmful "serpents."

2. Business partners can also present themselves as
"innocent flowers," even though they are really "serpents." Business
partners may be shady and present themselves as legitimate partners while they attempt to steal
money or defraud the company.

3. Business deals
or contracts can also present themselves as "innocent flowers" and actually be
"serpents." Individuals...