Apr 10, 2020 · The Corrupted Wizard Saruman's pursuit of power blinds him to the true threat of Sauron. His downfall symbolizes the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Jun 6, 2020 · Furthermore, Saruman forfeited his rights as White Wizard the moment he embraced the dark powers of Sauron. Gandalf the White bore an everyday staff, white in appearance, and of ash wood constitution.

Aug 21, 2011 · In the White Rider, Gimli says to Gandalf that it would be nice if Sauron and Saruman had nothing inbetween them so that they could fight it out. And Gandalf says, something like, the visitor would emerge stronger and free from doubt. What does he mean?

Nov 9, 2004 · The fall of Saruman is tragic, not so much for him in his own right as for middle earth. Saruman does much evil, both to his neighbours and indirectly to the peoples who are forced to fight Mordor with one eye fixed at Isengard.

Aug 20, 2003 · 2939 - Saruman discovers that Sauron's servants are searching the Anduin near Gladden Fields, and that Sauron therefore has learned of Isildur's end. He is alarmed, but says nothing to the Council. 2941 - The White Council meets; Saruman agrees to an attack on Dol Guldur, since he now wished to prevent Sauron from searching the River.

Oct 8, 2015 · It’s likely Sauron discovered that Saruman made himself a Ring of Power. Like Saruman’s building up Isengard to rival Barad-dûr, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And just as Sauron was prepared to feign withdrawing from Dol Guldur when Saruman aroused himself to drive him out (to stop Sauron’s searching the Gladden Fields for the lost One Ring) …

Jun 30, 2002 · Something along the lines of "I understand you all too well, but you understand me not at all." Simply put, Gandalf is THE expert on Saruman's mind and his doings. If Gandalf advances a theory about so-and-so being Saruman, then I'm going to need 100% proof before I consider contradicting this theory.

Feb 8, 2002 · Does anyone have any insight into why JRRT chose such similar names for these two characters? Wasn't Saruman's name a bit of a giveaway that he might not be fully trustworthy? Didn't it spoil the sense of surprise and dismay at his treason?

Dec 20, 2001 · Originally I thought I had Saruman 's motives figured out regarding the whole 'waking Carahdras/controlling the storm thing.' I figured he knew Gandalf would want to avoid Moria ("If the mountain defeats you, will you risk the more dangerous road?....Moria, you fear to go that way....You know what the dwarves awoke, shadow and flame.") so by trying to block …

Jun 13, 2002 · Where did Saruman go In the book, when Wormtongue slits Saruman's throat, Saruman's spirit (I suppose) rises as a big white shadowy figure over his dead body and wavers towards the West. However, from the West the cold wind comes and blows him away. I interpret this as the West (Valinor)rejecting Saruman's spirit and not allowing him to come back.