Observation and VisibilityThe novel's characters are caught in webs of watching, hiding, and being seen at the wrong time.1The Peephole and the Sleeping Officialthe second evening at the Castle Inn2The Villagers' Staring EyesK.'s early evenings at the Bridge Inn3K. Watches the Morning Distributionthe early morning in the corridor4The Assistants' Constant Gazethe days in K.'s room and school5Gisa Finds the Household Asleepthe first school morning