Why did Theoden not want to help Gondor?

As we know in the second Lord of the Rings movie, The Two Towers, Aragorn suggested to Theoden to ask Gondor for help. However Theoden was skeptical that Gondor will not come and didn’t ask for help as he must be thinking Denethor will not help him.

What drove Denethor crazy?

It was Denethor’s determination to maintain his Stewardship of Gondor and his blind opposition to the White Wizard which drove him to madness when he realized that his power and title were slowly slipping away from his hands and that he would soon have to stand aside for the rightful King.

Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?

Originally Answered: Where was Gondor when Westfold fell? Gondor was defending the passes of Anduin the Great at Cair Andros and Osgiliath and was in no possition to offer military aid to the west of Rohan. (This applies to both the movies and the books.)

Who is Saruman in The Lord of the Rings?

In The Lord of the Rings, Saruman was Gandalf’s evil foil. While he was an intriguing villain, some things about him don’t really add up. The world of The Lord of the Rings is filled with powerful wizards and beings who can destroy their enemies with but a few words.

Why did Saruman put a spell on Théoden?

It is quite possible that Saruman put a spell on Théoden to make him open to the suggestions of Gríma (who advised the king according to the will of Saruman). So it’s a combination of both the words of Wormtongue and Saruman’s magic.

Who is Grima Wormtongue in Lord of the Rings?

When Saruman decided to infect King Théoden of Rohan and brainwash him into Sauron’s service, he brought Grima Wormtongue into the fore. Born and raised in Rohan, Grima was familiar with the king and his family. In particular, he was quite infatuated with Éowyn, Théoden’s beloved niece.

Did Wormtongue cast a spell on Theoden?

Did Wormtongue cast a spell on Theoden, or administer potions from Saruman, or was it just his (deliberately) bad counsel that caused Theoden to sink into dotage before Gandalf healed him? In the movie, it’s explicitly a spell.