Eye of Sauron

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

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.

I like this one!

I also think that the "eye" is a way to describe with a word we all know the feeling of Sauron's willpower searching and seeing everything...