The Role of the Eyes

The secret police force that maintains Gilead's power through surveillance and terror.

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The Eyes' Headquarters

A Palace of Fear The Former Library The Eyes are headquartered in a former grand library. The murals are painted over with Gilead symbols. The building is a symbol of the regime's repurposing of knowledge into surveillance. The Methods The Eyes use torture, informants, and technology. They are feared by everyone. They are the enforcers of the regime. Commander Judd leads them with an iron hand. The Vulnerability Despite their power, the Eyes are not all-seeing. They can be fooled by microdots and human decoys. The network of Mayday and the Aunts is able to operate in the shadows. The Eyes are a necessary evil, but they are not invincible.

throughout the story, especially during Lydia's meetings with Judd