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One of the most iconic representations of Sauron in the films is the flaming eye. This manifestation is extensively referenced in Tolkien’s writings, depicting it as an eye without eyelids, associated with malice and unyielding vigilance. Positioned atop Barad-dûr, Sauron used this fiery eye for multiple purposes: as a tool for surveillance, an instrument of intimidation for his followers, and a symbol of his power and return. The image became synonymous with his reign of terror, with his orcs adorning their armor with the emblem of the eye.