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The core question arising from the series of events lies in understanding how the once-mighty Saruman could be vanquished by the Hobbits, who were ostensibly less powerful than him. The key to this conundrum is the idea that Saruman had diminished his own power through various actions and decisions. In Tolkien's writings, it is indicated that Saruman’s magic was largely dependent on his voice—the potential to sway those without a strong will.