Why was Grima Wormtongue killed?

Months later, he is murdered by his servant, Grima Wormtongue for revenge for all his suffering and belittling.

Why did Grima betray Rohan?

4 Answers. In the book it was explained that Grima’s final plan in Rohan (or at least what Saruman had promised him) was to marry Éowyn and become the next King of Rohan (of course still at the orders of Saruman). Not only did he want the throne but he also wanted Éowyn herself.

Did Grima Wormtongue redeem himself?

Gríma Wormtongue was a Rohirrim man of the Third Age. He served Saruman and ultimately betrayed him. Gríma is offered the chance to redeem himself if he rides with Rohan to fight the White Hand, but he turns this down and flees for Isengard, spitting at the King’s feet.

Why was Grima crying?

He was a double traitor. His tears at seeing Saruman’s army were at the prospect of being given command after Saruman had outlived his usefulness. Grima may also have been the “yellow-faced” man in Bree who told the Nazgul of “Baggins'” presence at the Inn.

How did Grima Wormtongue control Theoden?

Grima Wormtongue did not control Theoden. Wormtongue appointed himself as Theoden’s “counselor” but he did not control him. Saruman had infected Theoden’s mind and through him, controlled Rohan. Gandalf the White freed Rohan from Saruman’s control, saving Rohan basically.

Does Grima like Eowyn?

He had little hope of attracting the interest of a woman like Eowyn, but he still loved her, in his own way. Think of him as the fat nerdy kid in an 80s High School film, lusting after the head Cheerleader but always an object of scorn.

What did Theoden and Elrond talk about?

that Elrond had explained about the Paths of the Dead to Theoden, that’s why he looks so disturbed. Of course he could have also told him about Aragorn’s lineage (which he may not already know, although according to the book it hasn’t exactly been a secret) and Theoden is thinking “Oh #\%#@ I’ve been telling him off!”.