Why did Saruman betray Gandalf?

“ Saruman feared Sauron, and felt that the free people of the west were doomed to be on the losing side. Saruman betrayed Gandalf because Gandalf would not join him on the eventual “winner” side.

What is the temptation of the Ring?

All of the characters in The Fellowship of the Ring who interact with the Ring are tempted by it. The characters who don’t have it in their possession want it. If they don’t have the Ring, they try to get it or keep it from those who want it. If they have it, they want to use it.

Who is Saruman in The Lord of the Rings?

In The Lord of the Rings, Saruman was Gandalf’s evil foil. While he was an intriguing villain, some things about him don’t really add up. The world of The Lord of the Rings is filled with powerful wizards and beings who can destroy their enemies with but a few words.

How did Gandalf die in The Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf died after a battle with a Balrog, a Maiar in its natural form with no restrictions upon it. The Balrog itself also died in the battle. Saruman was subject to the same restrictions as Gandalf, so there would have been no guarantee for Saruman that he would survive such a battle.

Why didn’t Gandalf show up for his rendezvous with Frodo?

While writing of how Gandalf fails to show up for his scheduled rendezvous with Frodo at the Prancing Pony, Tolkien had yet to conceive a reason for the wizard’s non-appearance. Thus, the character of Saruman was born as an agent of Sauron who was once an ally of Gandalf.

Why did Saruman turn his back on his friends and allies?

Saruman turned his back on his friends and allies due to a mix of greed and fear. He desired power, which was what Sauron offered him. But Saruman was also genuinely afraid of the Dark Lord and rightfully so. The full arrangement between Sauron and Saruman was never fully detailed, though it’s highly unlikely that it was an equal partnership.