In Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra," the use of serpents as a motif is a powerful symbol. What does the serpent primarily represent in the context of this play?
1
The duplicity and deception inherent in politics
2
The potency of Antony's military might.
3
The allure and danger of Cleopatra's seductive power
4
The impending doom of Antony and Cleopatra's relationship.