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Inziladun · 07-31-2011, 07:38 AM

I think Sauron having his external image as an eye did two things to his servants:
1. As Galadriel said, it was a constant reminder that he was there and watching them, especially when the Eye was used as a device on shields and whatnot as well. It was like the Big Brother image in 1984: there was no escaping it for Mordorians.

2. The Eye image would also be a means of making Sauron seem impersonal, a desirable trait for one, like him, who desired to be considered not only a king but also a god to his people.

Here is another thread from a while back that deals with the same subject and has some excellent points.

07-31-2011, 07:38 AM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I think Sauron having his external image as an eye did two things to his servants: 1. As Galadriel said, it was a constant reminder that he was there and watching them, especially when the Eye was used as a device on shields and whatnot as well. It was like the Big Brother image in 1984: there was no escaping it for Mordorians. 2. The Eye image would also be a means of making Sauron seem impersonal, a desirable trait for one, like him, who desired to be considered not only a king but also a god to his people. Here is another thread from a while back that deals with the same subject and has some excellent points. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 07-31-2011 at 07:44 AM.