- Learning Objectives
- Analyze the psychological aspects of fear as depicted in personal narratives.
- Evaluate different narrative styles and their effectiveness in conveying experiences.
- Reflect on personal experiences of overcoming fear and relate them to broader themes of courage.
- Develop skills in first-person narrative writing through personal accounts.
- Conduct research on water sports and their significance in various regions.
Deep Water
Learning Objectives
TopRevision Notes & Summary
TopDeep Water by William Douglas
About the Author
- William Douglas (1898-1980) was born in Maine, Minnesota.
- He graduated with a B.A. in English and Economics.
- Douglas spent two years teaching high school before pursuing a legal career.
- He became an adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt and was a leading advocate of individual rights.
- Douglas retired in 1975, holding the record for the longest-serving Justice in U.S. history.
Theme
- A real-life personal account of experiencing fear and the steps taken to overcome it.
Sub-Theme
- Psychological analysis of fear.
Comprehension
- Understanding another person's experience.
- Relating subjectively to the discussion on fear.
Key Experiences
- Douglas's childhood fear of water began at a young age.
- He faced a traumatic experience of nearly drowning at the Y.M.C.A. pool.
- The incident led to a long-lasting fear of water that affected his life.
Overcoming Fear
- Douglas took swimming lessons to confront his fear.
- He practiced regularly, gradually building confidence.
- The instructor used a belt and pulley system to help him learn.
- After months of practice, Douglas was able to swim across a lake, finally conquering his fear.
Important Quotes
- “All we have to fear is fear itself.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “The experience had a deep meaning for me, as only those who have known stark terror and conquered it can appreciate.”
Reflection Questions
- Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
- How did the instructor
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Multiple Choice Questions
A.
The Yakima River was treacherous.
B.
His mother encouraged him to learn.
C.
He wanted to compete in swimming competitions.
D.
His friends were learning to swim.
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Douglas chose the Y.M.C.A. pool because the Yakima River was known to be dangerous, and his mother had warned him against it.
A.
Cognitive dissonance
B.
Classical conditioning
C.
Operant conditioning
D.
Exposure therapy
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Douglas's experience with overcoming his fear of water is an example of exposure therapy, where repeated exposure to the feared situation (swimming) helped reduce his anxiety.
A.
He used a flotation device.
B.
He taught Douglas to swim in shallow water first.
C.
He used a belt and pulley system.
True or False
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
The excerpt states that William Douglas decided to pursue a legal career after meeting Franklin D. Roosevelt at Yale.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
William Douglas was born in Maine, Minnesota, not Yakima, Washington.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Douglas's fear of water was not solely due to the incident at the Y.M.C.A. pool; it was exacerbated by a childhood experience at the beach in California.
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
Douglas's fear of water began when he was a young child, during an incident at the beach with his father.
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