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Additionally, Saruman’s multicolored robes symbolize his adaptability and manipulative prowess in politics. Even reduced in strength, he retained the ability to sway others with his words, as demonstrated when he convinces Treebeard, the leader of the Ents, to release him despite having committed grievous acts against nature. This aspect of Saruman’s character reveals the dangerous potential for manipulation inherent in charismatic leaders, evoking a warning relevant even to contemporary society.