The setting and symbolism used in this story is very important. The story takes place in Washington D.C. in our nation's capitol building. It starts out in the Capitol building with Mr. Robert Langdon being summoned for a meeting with Mr. Peter Solomon. Mr. SOlomon was his mentor, friend, and like a father-figure to him. NOw this is where it gets weird. Mr. Solomon is actually a reference towards King Solomon back in the 1500 B.C. The masons have based a lot of their architecture off of his temple. The capitol building is said to be a near replica of that exact temple. IN the story it makes a reference to his temple. The main plot behind the story is to try and find where the masons temple is and to try and find the lost symbol. Another example
