Saruman a copy-cat? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aldagrim Proudfoot · 07-25-2002, 08:41 AM

I don't think Saruman copied Gandalf, because that is where the similarity stops. Saruman was the leader of the White Council and the most powerful of the Istari. He also knew more about the history of the Ring and Sauron than anybody else. Plus he had a fortress and orc army while Gandalf wandered around. Also, the reasons for the interest in the Shire were different. Gandalf wanted to protect it while Saruman wanted to exploit it.

07-25-2002, 08:41 AM	#3
Aldagrim Proudfoot Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 328	I don't think Saruman copied Gandalf, because that is where the similarity stops. Saruman was the leader of the White Council and the most powerful of the Istari. He also knew more about the history of the Ring and Sauron than anybody else. Plus he had a fortress and orc army while Gandalf wandered around. Also, the reasons for the interest in the Shire were different. Gandalf wanted to protect it while Saruman wanted to exploit it. __________________ I do not suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it!