Wormtongue also abused his newfound power to rid himself of those he disliked. The primary target of his ire was Théoden's nephew, Éomer, who saw through Wormtongue's lies.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy introduces viewers to several powerful fantasy characters, and these are the ones who are the mightiest.

Advisor to King Theóden of Rohan and the wizard Saruman’s henchman, Grima Wormtongue exemplifies the destructive effects of sycophancy. Tolkien’s very name for this wheedling creature ...

For example, an offhand line in the book from Gandalf about how Grima Wormtongue “haunts her steps” becomes a chilling scene where he verbally and physically harasses Eowyn.

Advisor to King Theóden of Rohan and the wizard Saruman’s henchman, Grima Wormtongue exemplifies the destructive effects of sycophancy. Tolkien’s very name for this wheedling creature ...