The Eyes are Gilead’s main intelligence force, a mysterious and feared presence throughout the nation. The Eyes are known for being ruthless and carrying out assassinations, kidnappings, and torture both in Gilead and other countries. The Eyes are also the single group in Gilead that does not fear the Aunts’ influence and power. Commander Judd leads the Eyes.
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Eyes Term Timeline in The Testaments
The timeline below shows where the term Eyes appears in The Testaments. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 12: The Ardua Hall Holograph
...whether a foreign historian or a horrified Aunt who will swiftly report it to the Eyes or burn it immediately to preserve Lydia’s holy memory. Thus far Lydia has survived several...
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Lydia is invited to meet Commander Judd in the Eyes’ headquarters, established in what was once a grand library that still possesses many contraband books....
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Chapter 15
...take her across the border through the woods into Canada, but the Angels and the Eyes caught up to her and stole Agnes back.
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Chapter 30: Transcript of Witness Testimony 369B
...with George, the street man of whom Nicole used to be afraid. George saw the Eyes in The Clothes Hound with Neil and Melanie for several hours before they marched them...
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Chapter 37
...lock her away until the marriage, nor can she remain at the school, since the Eyes could come and claim her. Estée decides that she will take Agnes away with her....
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Chapter 44
...with another Pearl Girl. They take a private jet painted with the logo of the Eyes back to Gilead. Jade is leaving behind her home and everything she has ever known.
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Chapter 59: Ardua Hall Holograph
In the afternoon, Elizabeth franticly reports to Lydia that Eyes and Angels have invaded Ardua Hall, completely unauthorized. Lydia is greatly alarmed, and as she...
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Chapter 64: Transcript of Witness Testimony 369B
...them down the Penobscot River. The driver remarks that people this far out hate the Eyes, so no one will snoop on them even if they are spotted in the dark....
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Chapter 71: The Ardua Hall Holograph
...she writes her last words, Lydia can hear the boots coming down the hall. The Eyes are coming for her, no doubt. Her work is already complete. Though she will not...
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