Deep Water Class 12 English Author William Douglas

Author: William Douglas (1898 – 1980)
Born: 16 October 1898, Minnesota
Died: 19 January, Minnesota

William Douglas was the youngest appointed justice of the supreme court of the United States

Deep Water – A Near-Death Experience

The author presents a very pitiable helpless state when he encountered death at closed doors. When he was thrown in the V.M.C.A. pool by a big bruiser of a boy, he could envisage his ultimate fight. Though he was in the utmost state of tepidity he did not look his senses. He planned that when he would reach the bottom of the pool he would jump with all his might and come on the surface and then paddle to the edge of the pool. But in the meantime, he felt as if his heart would burst. He tried but he could not reach the surface of the water. He could not. He swallowed water and felt paralysed. He tried again but he felt dizzy and slowly he felt blackness and everything turned peaceful. At last, he was saved.

Deep Water – An Embodiment Of Diligence

The author with strong deter4mination vowed to overcome water. He had a lot of hindrances to do so. He got his fear coming back every now and then. He took the aid of an instructor who taught him in steps and brought back his confidence and courage. He tried everywhere he could to overcome his fear. He practiced hundreds of times every move and fought with his hydrophobia.

Deep Water – Teaches To Face The Fear

There is no iota of doubt that to win over the fear, the best method is to face the fear and fight with it. ‘Deep water’ strongly rings that idea. The author did not get away from his fear. Though water had been the reason for his death experience he decided to face it and ultimately won over it.