Question

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\had he not resembled my father as he slept, i had donet?\—lady macbeth
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about what is lady macbeth speaking? what does this reveal about her?

Explanation:

The line is from Shakespeare's Macbeth, after Macbeth has killed Duncan. Lady Macbeth admits she couldn't carry out the murder because Duncan's sleeping face reminded her of her father, exposing that her cruel resolve is undercut by remaining familial and moral instincts, rather than being entirely devoid of compassion.

Answer:

1. Lady Macbeth is speaking about her failure to murder King Duncan herself, as he looked like her father while sleeping.
2. This reveals that despite her ruthless ambition to seize power, she still has a lingering sense of humanity, familial attachment, and a capacity for empathy that stopped her from committing the act directly.