Was Saruman jealous of Gandalf?

Saruman had always been jealous of Gandalf, and knew that he was keeping secrets from him, such as his suspicion about Bilbo’s Ring and Narya, secret. Gandalf also suspected Saruman of plotting to gain the One Ring for himself, and hinted at this at a meeting of the White Council.

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. The wizards in Tolkien’s world were very old spirits from the Maiar (correct me if I am wrong).

Who is more powerful between Gandalf and Saruman?

Which of these two legendary wizards is the strongest in the Lord of the Rings universe? Although it is quite hard to answer this question. After careful consideration, we can reach the conclusion that Gandalf is more powerful. It is said by Galadriel that he is even stronger than Saruman even in his weaker, grey form.

Did Saruman know Gandalf had a ring?

As he turned and came towards them Frodo saw that Gandalf now wore openly upon his hand the Third Ring, Narya the Great, and the stone upon it was red as fire. So Saruman had no idea that Gandalf had Narya. As said by Eleftherios, he was aware of it.

Why does Saruman not like Radagast?

Saruman despised Radagast as useless, according to what he (Saruman) considered valuable and important. Radagast had nothing that would help Saruman attain his goals. Besides which, Radagast was honest, and not to be won over to treachery.

Was Gandalf given a ring?

As they were made to ward off the effects of time, at best the rings could give the wielder extra stamina and endurance, as Cirdan stated when he gave Narya to Gandalf. The ring was revealed on Gandalf’s finger at the Grey Havens, where he bore it back to the Undying Lands and presumably kept it as a relic.

What did Saruman do when Gandalf presented the One Ring?

When Gandalf presented Saruman with the discovery and the location of the One Ring, Saruman revealed his desire for it and that he was in thrall to Sauron. He had also shed the title of Saruman the White; Saruman no longer had any loyalty to the White Council, or the Ring-bearer. He tried unsuccessfully to gain Gandalf’s aid.

What is Saruman’s first appearance in The Hobbit?

Saruman first appears in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. He arrives in Rivendell for a meeting of the White Council. Saruman expresses his disapproval of Gandalf’s actions concerning the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and dismisses Gandalf’s reasons as ‘looking for trouble where none exists’.

How did Saruman get the Lord of the Nazgul to come?

By one account, the Nazgûl came two days after Gandalf’s escape and Saruman used his Voice to persuade the Lord of the Nazgûl that he did not know the Ring’s location but that Gandalf did and they should seek him nearby.

Why did Saruman lose his title of Saruman the White?

When Gandalf presented Saruman with the discovery and the location of the One Ring, Saruman revealed his desire for it and his secret alliance with Sauron. He had also shed the title of Saruman the White; Saruman no longer had any loyalty to the White Council, or the Ring-bearer.