What did Sauron want?

It was part of Sauron's scheme to ensnare and enslave the users of all the rings of power and so control the Noldor of Middle-earth. Sauron planned for the domination of all of Middle-earth and he needed/wanted to control the Elves to complete this plan. This was the reason for the forging of the One Ring.
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What was Sauron trying to achieve?

The theory argues that Sauron sought to enslave everyone on Middle-earth so that he could use them as a bargaining chip in exchange for Morgoth — who was defeated at the end of the First Age of Middle-earth — to be released from his imprisonment.
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What are Sauron motives?

Sauron wished to help restore Middle-earth after the hurts done to it in the War of Wrath. His fair words, aided by his fair appearance, were very much in accord with what the Elves wanted. So they, except Elrond and Gil-galad, hearkened to him and his teaching.
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What was Sauron's plan for Middle-earth?

As the fires burn in the depths of Mount Doom and the billowing shadow stretches across the sky from the land of Mordor, Sauron broods over his plans. He has but one goal. His whole will is bent on seeking his lost treasure: the One Ring to rule them all. With it he can subdue the world.
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What was Sauron before he was evil?

Sauron's original name was Mairon. He was the mightiest Maia of the Vala Aulë the Smith, and learned much from Aulë in the ways of smithing and handiwork, becoming a great craftsman, and "mighty in the lore of" Aulë's people. He was among the most powerful Maiar.
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What were the objectives of Sauron? – Motives, Values



Why can't Gandalf touch the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.
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How did Sauron become corrupt?

Although Sauron's origins are angelic, he becomes captivated by the idea of ordering things as per his own will, which might be a possible reason behind him being lured by Morgoth, a Dark Lord who corrupted countless souls and waged wars against Elves and Men throughout the First Age.
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Why did Sauron want the Ring?

Sauron needed the Ring was because it was the only route by which his enemies could stop him.
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Who is the strongest in Lord of the Rings?

1. Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) While many consider Samwise Gamgee to be an important (if not the most important) character in The Lord of the Rings, few would consider him 'powerful' – and for good reason.
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How did Sauron become Eye?

When Sauron was defeated by Prince Isildur of Gondor, his finger was severed, as was the Ring. He also lost his physical form and from then on, Sauron manifested as an Eye.
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What was Sauron end goal?

Sauron wanted to do good for the world. But to this end, he needed power over it. Then (like for many Men in the real world) the grand 'project' took precedence over the people who were supposed to benefit from it; and after that he slid into just wanting power and dominance because power and dominance.
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Who is worse Morgoth or Sauron?

However, the mere fact that the Valar didn't prioritize perusing Sauron proved he was a much lesser threat than Morgoth. It made perfect sense because Morgoth was a Valar, and Sauron was only a Maia. So, while Sauron was evil, Morgoth was clearly much worse.
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What race is Sauron LOTR?

Sauron was a fallen Maia. His race was Ainur. There was Eru, the One, who in Arda is called Ilúvatar; and he made first the Ainur, the Holy Ones, that were the offspring of his thought...
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Why did Saruman join Sauron?

Saruman's real intention was to permit Sauron to build up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. He later found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in TA 2941, Saruman finally agreed to attack Dol Guldur.
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Why was Sauron so powerful?

Sauron made The One Ring to help him exercise power over all other people who wore Rings of Power. He made it so powerful by imbuing a part of his soul into the ring. This decisions made the ring a conduit that made Sauron even stronger than before.
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Why are hobbits immune to the Ring?

Hobbits are simple creatures and do not wish for much, so there is nothing for the Ring to use against a hobbit. Frodo is the hobbit that is corrupted the most next to Gollum and Bilbo, which is why he is unable to throw the Ring into the fire.
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Who is the true hero of Lord of the Rings?

Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.
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Why do the Nazgul fear water?

Some fans have theorized that their fear of water was actually due to their connection to the elves, as Elven lore claimed that the spirits of a former elf king flowed through all of the bodies of water in Middle Earth.
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Why does the One Ring turn you invisible?

In the spiritual world, beings are invisible to those in the physical world. This is why Isildur, Bilbo, and Frodo become invisible when they wear the Ring—because they are no longer in the physical world. As Olsen said, Sauron does not have a real body, so he is not affected in the same way.
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Why does Saruman turn evil?

Saruman turned evil after he decided to find and claim the one ring for himself. He started turning evil while studying the dark arts of Sauron and began to admired them. His lust for power led him to secretly search for the One Ring and ultimately supplant Sauron as the dark lord.
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Why is the Ring so powerful?

Creating the Ring simultaneously strengthened and weakened Sauron. With the Ring, he could control the power of all the other Rings, and thus he was significantly more powerful after its creation than before; but by binding his power within the Ring, Sauron became dependent on it.
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Why did Sauron turn evil?

But, why and how did Sauron become so evil? Sauron possessed a trait of orderliness right from his origin. With time, he became obsessed with this trait and wanted things done as per his order. This obsession lured him to the Dark Lord, Morgoth, who corrupted his soul as he did to others.
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Why did Gandalf turn white?

Gandalf was carried to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien, where he was healed, given a new staff, and clothed in white, and thus became Gandalf the White.
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Why is the Ring so addictive?

The theme of addiction to power in The Lord of the Rings is central, as the Ring, made by the Dark Lord Sauron to enable him to take over the whole of Middle-earth, progressively corrupts the mind of its owner to use the Ring for evil.
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