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What step was employed by Douglas to conquer his water fear?

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Douglas tried his every nerve to overcome his terror of water but it had gripped him firmly. In order to overcome it, he decided to engage an instructor to teach him swimming. He went to a pool and practised five days a week, an hour each day. The instructor made him expert piece by piece.

Some More Questions From Deep Water Chapter

What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?

What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?

How did this experience affect him?

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

How did the instructor 'build a swimmer’ out of Douglas?

How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?

How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned ? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.

How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?

Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from this experience?

“All we have to fear is fear itself.” Have you ever had a fear that you have now overcome? Share your experience with your partner.

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