The serpent that did sting thy father’s life Now wears his crown. Which of the following answer choices best states the significance of the way the murderer is portrayed in these lines? A. The lines portray the murderer as a serpent, an archetypal image of cleverness. B. The lines portray the new king as a serpent wearing a crown, making him look ridiculous. C. The lines portray the murderer with a crown, an archetypal image of the rule of order. D. The lines portray the murderer as a serpent, an archetypal image of evil.