William Golding Influence On War

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William Golding, born September 19, 1911 to his death on June 19, 1993 lived during what one may call the “War Era.” (“United States History: Timeline: 1900-2000” and “William Golding Biography”) Golding lived during the chaotic time period of World War I, II, and the Vietnam War thus influencing his morals. He served in the Royal Navy and fought during World War II as lieutenant, going against battleships and fending off submarines and planes. Since Golding actively participated in the war, he created memories that he would remember for a lifetime. (“William Golding Biography”) Through his experiences in the war, such as seeing the cruelty in Nazi concentration camps where many were sent to their deaths in gas chambers or furnaces, or the