Summary of Lord of the Rings from Sauron's perspective

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The YouTube video "Lord of the Rings from Sauron's perspective" discusses Sauron's failed attempt to retake the One Ring. Sauron underestimated the power of Aragorn and Gandalf, and their combined efforts led to the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron.

• 00:00:00 Sauron was a powerful, malevolent figure in the Lord of the Rings who had been lying low rebuilding his strength before declaring himself again in 3,911 AD. He had been focusing on finding and reclaiming the Rings of Power, particularly the One Ring, for many centuries, and his growing strength had turned evil across the land. Gandalf and others were slowly falling under his influence, and in 3000 Gandalf is corrupted, leading to the events of the Lord of the Rings. Sauron was confident that he would eventually find and wield the One Ring again, and his first move was to release Gollum, who had knowledge of the One Ring's whereabouts.
• 00:05:00 In 3018, Sauron sent nine Nazgul to search for the One Ring in the Shire. The Nazgul were successful in capturing Frodo Baggins and Merry Brandybuck, but were ultimately thwarted by the combined efforts of Frodo, Aragorn, and the Farmer Maggot, Fredegar Bulger, and Barliman Butterbur. Sauron was never completely sure that his allies, the Nazgul, were truly working on his behalf, and so he kept them in close proximity to his army in order to command them in the event that they were needed. Later, Aragorn used the Orthanc Stone to spies on Sauron, and the two had a battle of wills. Aragorn revealed his identity to Sauron and defeated him, ultimately destroying the One Ring.
• 00:10:00 Sauron believes that the one ring is the most powerful object in the world, and he is determined to get it back from Aragorn. He is confident that he can defeat Aragorn and Gondor, but is unaware of the events that will take place during the battle. When Aragorn's army arrives to help Gondor, Sauron is surprised and alarmed, and his plans for victory are thwarted. Aragorn and Gandalf die in the battle, but the ring is destroyed, and Sauron's hope and dreams are destroyed with it.
• 00:15:00 This video discusses the idea that, even though Sauron seems powerful and capable of overcoming evil, in the end he ultimately fails.