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Ultimately, Saruman’s once-pure intentions morphed into a rivalry with Sauron. Instead of viewing Sauron purely as an enemy, he started looking at him as a competitor whose power he coveted. In this tragic twist, Saruman believed he could master the dark arts better than anyone else and sought the One Ring for himself.
Conclusion: The Irony of Power
In the tragic irony of Saruman's tale, we find that his attempt to seize power ultimately led to his complete subjugation to it. He believed he could control the forces of evil, yet instead, he became a puppet of his own ambitions. Saruman's story is one of a gifted being losing his essence to the very desire he felt would elevate him above all others.