Sarumon of Many Colours - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

elf-girl-63 · 10-19-2003, 10:14 AM

In my opinion, Sarumon changed his name to signify his growth of importance. Many colours suggests he is in more ocntrol etc. However, why then didn't he change his name to 'Sarumon of All COlours' or soemthing similar? Surely that would signify he is the most important, even if he didn't admit it, it's how he thought of himself.

The only reason I could think of (not counting that Tolkien decided against it) was that other colours were already taken such as Gandalf the White/Grey and Radagast the Brown. However, he separated himself from the Istari and was no longer connected with it when he when he joined forces with Sauron and therfore left hte Council COuld it be that in his heart of hearts, he realised that he could never be really important or powerful? Or simply realsied he was evil?

What are your views?

Sorry, if it doesn't make much sense.

10-19-2003, 10:14 AM	#1
elf-girl-63 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Osgiliath Posts: 58	Sarumon of Many Colours In my opinion, Sarumon changed his name to signify his growth of importance. Many colours suggests he is in more ocntrol etc. However, why then didn't he change his name to 'Sarumon of All COlours' or soemthing similar? Surely that would signify he is the most important, even if he didn't admit it, it's how he thought of himself. The only reason I could think of (not counting that Tolkien decided against it) was that other colours were already taken such as Gandalf the White/Grey and Radagast the Brown. However, he separated himself from the Istari and was no longer connected with it when he when he joined forces with Sauron and therfore left hte Council COuld it be that in his heart of hearts, he realised that he could never be really important or powerful? Or simply realsied he was evil? What are your views? Sorry, if it doesn't make much sense. __________________ ~Nuinyulma~ All that is gold does not glitter...