Saruman
Saruman is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. He is a wizard associated with knowledge, technological power, and political ambition during the events leading up to and including the War of the Ring.
Saruman is discussed in literary studies, fantasy literature analysis, and interpretations of corruption, authority, and misuse of intellect in Tolkien’s narrative.
Status
Saruman’s role is examined in relation to themes of pride, domination, and the abandonment of original purpose. Interpretations situate his actions within Tolkien’s broader treatment of power and moral decline.