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Makhasu writes...
Why hadn't Macbeth and Gruoch gotten married by 1032? They were 27 years old by the time she was betrothed to Gillecomgain. Why didn't they marry before that?
Greg responds...
He had NO prospects. And Duncan probably wouldn't give permission (as both were of the royal blood). The fact that both were still unmarried to anyone else at the advanced age of 27, I think is an indication of how much they were in love.
Makhasu writes...
Was Macbeth genuinely in love (not just smitten) with Dominique? I only ask this because he had known her for such a short time, and even then knew very little about her.
Greg responds...
I believe I'll let the story stand on its own without my commentary. You can evaluate for yourself.
Makhasu writes...
Someone asked if Macbeth had ever been married to anyone other than Gruoch and Dominique, and you said "Maybe, but not often." Why not? Why didn't he get married more often?
Greg responds...
It's painful to survive one's loved ones. It takes powerful incentives to overcome the natural resistance to get that close to someone.
Makhasu writes...
You've said that Macbeth sometimes works as a stage actor. In what sort of productions? How well does he get along with taking orders from the directors? =)
Greg responds...
He's done some Shakespeare, certainly. Probably other stuff as well. Maybe some Stoppard or Shaw. I could definitely see him doing some Shaw.
And I'm sure he got along just fine with the directors. He's not a prima dona or anything.
Makhasu writes...
What was Macbeth's relationship with Gillecomgain like after Gillecomgain became the High Steward of Moray?
Greg responds...
Not good.
Makhasu writes...
What was Macbeth's relationship with Bodhe like after he became King in 1040? By 1057, neither he nor Luach seemed particularly fond of him.
Greg responds...
I think they were FOND of him, actually. Doesn't mean they agreed with him much.
Makhasu writes...
How was Demona able to get Macbeth to marry her in such a short time? He only knew 'Dominique' for less than a month, according to the dates you've given.
Greg responds...
How do YOU think?
Makhasu writes...
You said that, besides pain, pleasure also passes between Macbeth and Demona. Why would the Weird Sisters toss that in? Doesn't it creep Mac and D out a bit?
For that matter, when did they first find out about that? It must've been a pretty shocking experience.
Greg responds...
Your premise is faulty. You make it sound like the Weird Sisters made a choice. No one has definitively stated that. They made a link.
As to Mac & D's reaction, etc., I'm not revealing that now.
Makhasu writes...
Did any of the historical events of Macbeth's reign also occur in the Gargoyles universe? For instance, his war with Duncan's father, Crinan, his pilgrimage to Rome, etc...
Greg responds...
Yes. All or nearly all.
Makhasu writes...
Why did Macbeth have Banquo and Fleance as best man and maid of honor at his wedding? He doesn't seem to like them, and the feeling seems to be mutual. So why did he bring them all the way to Paris for his wedding?
Greg responds...
They were his employees. They didn't come for the wedding. They came to serve his needs, whatever his needs might be.
Makhasu writes...
Why did Macbeth want the Scrolls of Merlin? That was never answered in the episode Lighthouse in a Sea of Time.
Greg responds...
Yes, it was, actually. He thought they'd contain powerful magical spells... useful (potentially) in his conflict with/hunt for Demona.
Makhasu writes...
What was the relationship between Macbeth and Duncan like during the eight years that Duncan was king? By 1040, he seemed to trust Macbeth enough to go walking with him and his son.
Greg responds...
Barely.
Macbeth tried to demonstrate his loyalty. Duncan always regarded these attempts with suspicion.
Makhasu writes...
You answered, when asked if Macbeth and Demona share emotional pain, "Metaphorically." I didn't quite understand that. Could you explain in greater detail?
Greg responds...
Probably.
Makhasu writes...
Where did Macbeth go when he fled Scotland in 1057? Did he ever return?
Greg responds...
I'm not answering the former at this time. But, yes, he has been back to Scotland since 1057.
Makhasu writes...
Did Macbeth really die when Canmore stabbed him? The Weird Sisters said to Demona that "though the pain is great, child, you are unharmed." Were she and Macbeth alive, but in pain, when Canmore declared himself victorious?
Greg responds...
Six of one, half dozen of the other.
Makhasu writes...
Can Demona or Macbeth sustain permanent damage? Like scars, lost limbs, etc... They're in impeccable shape for people who've been, as you said in one answer, "stabbed, shot, etc."
Greg responds...
The question isn't can they, but HAVE they.
Makhasu writes...
Does Demona still think that Macbeth was planning to betray her in 1057?
Greg responds...
Probably.
Makhasu writes...
What was Macbeth and Demona's relationship like when he was king? How well did they get along?
Greg responds...
Well.
Makhasu writes...
What do Macbeth and Demona think of that golden age during his reign as king?
Greg responds...
Macbeth probably sees it as a glorious time, capped by betrayal.
Demona probably sees it as part of an elaborate scheme to lull her into a false sense of security.
Makhasu writes...
Does Demona know that Macbeth is no longer actively hunting her?
Greg responds...
Are you so sure he's not?
Makhasu writes...
How did Canmore find out about Macbeth and Demona's link? How did those rumors get started?
Greg responds...
Think about it. Macbeth ages nearly twenty years in one night and suddenly has a gargoyle ally... Plus a few people knew about the "bargain" including Bodhe. Word was bound to get around. Not necessarily accurate word. But word.
Makhasu writes...
Did Demona's low opinion of humans change at all during Macbeth's golden age of rule? She and her clan's treatment was very different from what it had been before, and his reign is the only time we ever see Demona truly happy and content.
Greg responds...
I think it did -- at least briefly but certainly superficially.
Makhasu writes...
What did Macbeth's subjects think of him aging suddenly from 35 to 52 overnight? Did he ever give an explanation for the change?
Greg responds...
I'm sure he made a point NOT to give an explanation, and I'm sure everyone assumed the truth, i.e. sorcery.
Makhasu writes...
Did Macbeth have any advisors other than Demona? If so, how well did they get along with Demona?
Greg responds...
Clearly, he had Bodhe, who was probably afraid of Demona. But I'm sure he had others, and some would have gotten along with her better than others did. But I tend to think that Demona reported directly (and to some extent privately) with Macbeth, limiting her "camaradery" with the rest of his "staff".
Makhasu writes...
What's Macbeth opinion about Gargoyles as a species?
Greg responds...
See issue #2 of the comic for a fairly good idea.
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