The Statue of Liberty is a very strong symbol for all Americans. Located in New York Harbor, it is a symbol of light and freedom for all who live in America or dream of a new life in America. It was and always has been a beacon of hope for immigrants around the world. It is a spectacular symbol in people's daily lives. William Golding implements symbolism throughout the book Lord of the Flies. It's the story of a group of English boys stranded on an island after their plane crashes. The plot tells how their civilized teachings and real-world habits quickly fade away in the struggle for survival. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, symbolism is conveyed through Simon, the Beast, Roger and Jack to compose the allegorical plot of this classic novel. William Gerald Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in St. Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. . Her father, Alex Golding, was a schoolmaster and her mother, Mildred Golding, was a suffragette and feminist. As a child, he showed an intense love for books and literature. He read many classics from a young age, such as The Odyssey, Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe. He attended Brasenose College, Oxford to study science. He then realizes that his true passion is writing. He married Ann Brookfield, an analytical chemist, in 1939. He then moved with his wife to Salisbury, Wiltshire, and taught English at Bishop Wordsworth's School ("William"). At the outbreak of the Second World War, Golding joined the Royal Navy. He served in the Royal Navy for most of the years of the war and was on active service at sea throughout this period. After the war, he began teaching again in 1945. His first published book, Lord of the Flies, was initially rejected by twenty-one publishers...... middle of paper ......he conch (Martin). Jack and Roger are two vivid symbols chosen by Golding to represent savagery and evil. William Golding uses symbolism constantly throughout the plot of Lord of the Flies. Many different symbols are used in this allegory, but some symbols have a deeper effect than others. Simon, the Beast, Jack and Roger are the central symbols of the book. These central symbols create the mood that Golding wanted to present in the novel. Golding's dark outlook on life was illustrated in his creations of the symbols of the Beast, Jack and Roger. His Christianity is illustrated through the character of Simon. Other influences in his life showed how he used this book to symbolize his despair at humanity. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, symbolism is conveyed through Simon, the Beast, Roger and Jack to compose the allegorical plot of this classic novel..