Deep Water
Madhya Pradesh 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
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
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
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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