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Deep Water (William Douglas) — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English

Deep Water (William Douglas) revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Author and Background

  • William O. Douglas was born in 1898 and died in 1980.
  • He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics.
  • He taught high school in Yakima for two years before studying law.
2

Summary of the Story

  • The narrator wanted to learn swimming at the Y.M.C.A. pool in Yakima when he was ten or eleven years old.
  • The Yakima River was dangerous, while the Y.M.C.A. pool was safe and had a gradual depth change from shallow to deep.
  • A fear of water had already begun when, at age three or four, he was frightened at a California beach with his father.
3

Character Sketches

  • William O. Douglas is sensitive, imaginative, and deeply affected by fear.
  • He is also determined, disciplined, and honest about his weakness.
  • As a child, he feels shame about his skinny legs, but later he shows courage by confronting his fear.
4

Themes and Central Ideas

  • Fear can control life if it is not confronted.
  • Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act despite fear.
  • Discipline and practice can defeat deep-rooted anxiety.

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What are the important topics in Deep Water (William Douglas) for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English?
Key topics in Deep Water (William Douglas) include Author and Background, Summary of the Story, Character Sketches, Themes and Central Ideas. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Deep Water (William Douglas) for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 31 practice questions on Deep Water (William Douglas). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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