This results in the total loss of love in the world, as this emotion cannot exist without the balance provided by war.
If you're surprised by the seeming scarcity of roles on her resume, don't be — it's only because O'Connor has shifted from working on the screen to the stage.
Her most exciting work since Xena has actually been behind the camera, where she's worked as an independent writer, director, and producer on a variety of projects.
Sure, it might be weird to imagine sweet Gabrielle as the fearsome Lady Macbeth, but O'Connor's skill is more than enough to make it work.