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Deep Water

Tripura Board · Class 12 · English

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About the Author - William O. Douglas

  • Born in Maine, Minnesota (1898-1980)
  • Graduated with BA in English and Economics
  • Initially taught high school in Yakima for two years
2

The Childhood Incident - The Root of Fear

  • First water trauma occurred at age 3-4 at California beach
  • Father took him into the surf; waves knocked him down
  • Felt buried in water, breath was gone, experienced terror
3

The Pool Incident - The Main Trauma

  • Occurred when Douglas was 10-11 years old at YMCA pool in Yakima
  • Pool seemed safe: 2-3 feet at shallow end, 9 feet at deep end
  • Douglas was learning to swim with water wings
4

Emotional and Physical Responses

  • First attempt: Planned response, still rational
  • Second attempt: Growing panic, loss of control
  • Third attempt: Complete terror, paralysis, acceptance of death

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Douglas's early experience at the beachDouglas describes fear as 'stark terrorDouglas hired an instructor who helpedEven after learning to swimThe experience taught Douglas that conquering

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