- 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
Practice Test – MCQs, True/False
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Multiple Choice Questions
A.
It was the site of his initial traumatic experience.
B.
It was where he first learned to swim.
C.
It was where he practiced swimming under an instructor's guidance.
D.
It was where he finally overcame his fear independently.
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The Y.M.C.A. pool was where Douglas practiced swimming under the guidance of an instructor, which was crucial in overcoming his fear.
A.
He was calm and tried to swim.
B.
He panicked and struggled to breathe.
C.
He immediately swam to the edge.
D.
He laughed it off as a joke.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
William Douglas panicked and struggled to breathe when he was thrown into the pool, as described in the text.
A.
Systematic desensitization
B.
True or False
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
The excerpt mentions that Douglas's aversion to water started when he was three or four years old.
Correct Answer: True
Solution:
According to the excerpt, William Douglas was indeed born in Maine, Minnesota.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Douglas took several months of practice with the instructor before he could swim confidently without fear.
Correct Answer: False
Solution:
Douglas's mother warned him against swimming in the Yakima River because it was treacherous.
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