Both J. R. R. Tolkien's novel and Peter Jackson's film adaptations introduced Saruman as a wise and trustworthy figure. However, when Gandalf traveled to Isengard to seek his aid, he learned that his old friend had given in to the evil influence of the Dark Lord Sauron.

How did Gandalf know Saruman has joined Sauron?

Originally Answered: When did Gandalf noticed that Saruman was turning to the wrong side? When Gandalf was seeking council with Saruman, and Saruman showed him the Palantir, he suspected it. Shortly after, Saruman asked Gandalf to join him on the wrong side, and Gandalf's suspicions were confirmed.

At what point did Saruman turn evil?

He was originally the Istari's chief, and was head of the White Council that for a time opposed the Dark Lord. But by the late Third Age, Saruman was overcome by lust for power and swore fealty to Sauron, becoming one of his greatest servants.

At what point is Saruman corrupted?

His corruption was complete around T.A. 3000. The Wizard intended to share in the Dark Lord's power one way or another; he would aid in Sauron's victory to win his approval and become his equal lieutenant, or cheat him and try to supplant him by acquiring the One Ring for himself.

What did Gandalf find out about his old friend Saruman?

Gandalf didn't despise him from the beginning, he was an old friend. He may have been growing weary over him over the years but he never despised him until he learned he had switched sides and joined the very evil they were sent there to protect middle earth from.

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Did Saruman know of Aragorn?

It suddenly occured to me that it seems very strange that Saruman never knew who Aragorn's truly was. This is especially so when you consider that Saruman was the head of the White Council and most (if not all the rest except perhaps Radagast?) of the White Council knew exactly who Aragorn was.

Why did Saruman reveal himself to Gandalf?

Saruman wanted the ring for himself, and so was forced to put his plans in motion, which meant revealing himself to Gandalf. He thought this a small risk because, like I said, he was arrogant and thought himself wiser and more powerful.

How did Galadriel banish Sauron?

The outcome is that Galadriel is able to penetrate Sauron's mind and issues a single command "Go back to the void from whence you came!" Unable to resist her any longer, Sauron screams and flees with the Nine.

Why did Peter Jackson cut Saruman?

While the director originally thought to place the material at the start of Return of the King, this created an opening that was more about mopping up past plot threads than starting new ones and so the sequence was cut, with Jackson figuring most viewers would simply assume Saruman was defeated by the Ents.

Is Saruman more powerful than Gandalf?

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He was originally the chief of the wizards as well as the White Council that was formed to fight against Sauron. He was more powerful than Gandalf at these stages, but his study of dark magic turned him to support Sauron. However, before he turned to the dark forces, he was a very powerful wizard.

Why is Saruman afraid of Aragorn?

Bloodlines are very important in Tolkien's stories, and it makes a lot of sense that Sauron would fear the great-grandson of the man who cut off his hand. Aragorn carried the blood of Numenor with him. His genetic connection to the heroes of the Second Age established him as a dangerous opponent of Sauron.

How was Saruman killed so easily?

Gandalf and the other try to reason with Saruman, but he cannot be persuaded. It is in this scene in the 2003 film adaptation that Grima stabs Saruman, who falls and lands gruesomely on a spike of the watermill.

Did Saruman think he could beat Sauron?

Saruman Was Always Plotting His Rise To Power

He believed that Sauron would never return, so he had his own set of schemes. If he could obtain or recreate the One Ring for himself, he would be able to rule Middle-earth just like Sauron did.

Did Galadriel know Annatar was Sauron?

Galadriel had immediate distrust in Annatar, which was later justified when he was revealed to be Sauron.

Why did Gandalf have a ring and not Saruman?

We know that Saruman became jealous of Gandalf long before his imprisonment atop Orthanc. So, according to Unfinished Tales, Saruman knew beforehand already. A second possibility is that Saruman just wasn't interested in the ring since he saw it as being of no value to him and his designs.

Why did Sauron betray Gandalf?

The Big Picture

Saruman was sent by the Valar to offer counsel and inspiration, but his envy of Gandalf and desire for power led to his downfall. Saruman pacified his allies by pretending the One Ring was lost, while secretly searching for it himself.

Why didn t the Valar punish Saruman?

For that matter, the Valar didn't have the authority to remove another Ainur's power. If they had had that authority, they would have stripped Morgoth of his power, rather than going to war with him so many times.

Who did Peter Jackson originally want for Aragorn?

Peter Jackson Wanted Daniel Day-Lewis as Aragorn

The actor at the top of Jackson's list was none other than Daniel Day-Lewis.

What happens to Radagast?

It is unknown if Radagast left Middle-earth. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that he forsook his mission as one of the Wizards by becoming too obsessed with animals and plants, so presumably failing, perhaps being disallowed to return to Valinor with honour.

Why is Sauron afraid of Galadriel?

In his notes, Tolkien remarks that Sauron saw Galadriel as his equal. Add that to the fact that she's untrusting of Sauron (yes, even when he's in his Annatar guise) and an unwavering, single-minded force, and it's more likely than not that Sauron feared Galadriel — or the potential she held to upend his plans.

Why did Sauron love Galadriel?

Sauron is an expert manipulator and likely sees Galadriel and her power as an asset. In line with the old adage, "Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer," he'd rather have her on his side than against him.

Is Lady Galadriel stronger than Sauron?

Additionally, while he was in his weakened state, Galadriel could hold him off through the power of will alone. However, if Sauron had his One Ring and faced off in a battle against Galadriel, it's unlikely that there would be much she could do.

What happened to Saruman after he died?

The White Wizard's fate was very similar to the Dark Lord's. In the novel, after Wormtongue killed Saruman, the hobbits saw his spirit rise from his body, much like Sauron's. However, Saruman's spirit was smaller, and it resembled a gray cloud instead of a black shadow.

Did Saruman think Gandalf would join him?

Saruman: "Against the power of Mordor there can be no victory. We must join with him, Gandalf. We must join with Sauron. It would be wise, my friend."

Did Saruman know Frodo was going to destroy the Ring?

Therefore, we know that Saruman had no idea that the plan was to destroy the Ring. If Saruman had known, Sauron would have at least heard the idea.