Class 12 - English Notes
Book Name - Flamingo
Chapter – 3
Deep Water by William Douglas
Title Analysis
. Theme
Summary
Important Questions with Answers
, Title Analysis
“Deep Water” by William Douglas is a story in which he narrates his childhood fear associated
with water. The title here symbolizes the great trouble which the author has faced in his
childhood. The whole chapter revolves around the author’s fear of water and how he overcomes
his fear with his great determination. Therefore, the title “Deep Water” conveys the severity of
trouble that the author faced for years.
Theme
The chapter “Deep Water” is taken from William Douglas’s autobiographical book “Of Men and
Mountain”. The whole chapter revolves around the author’s childhood fear associated with water
and the chapter also focuses on the author’s struggle which helped him to overcome his fear.
Therefore, the chapter reflects the effects of childhood fear and it gives the message that this fear
should never be taken lightly, as it could result into a barrier of one’s life. The chapter also shows
the determination and immense hard work of author which helped him out of his fear. So, again
this chapter gives the message that one should face his or her fear with determination and should
work hard in order to overcome the fear.
Summary
The chapter “Deep Water” is taken from William Douglas’s autobiographical book “Of Men and
Mountain”. In this chapter the author tells about his fear associated with water and how he
overcomes the fear with his determination and willpower.
When the author was 3 or 4 years old, he used to go to the beach with his father. The huge waves
washed over him and as a result he couldn’t breathe properly, this made him scared and his mind
filled with fear.
After few years he was pushed in a swimming pool by his friend and he experienced death closely.
This incident increased his fear. A few years later Douglas wished to explore the rivers but his
terror didn’t let him do so, all water connected activities were nearly wiped out of his life.
A few years later Douglas hired an instructor to help him in swimming. He worked hard and
learned swimming. Soon the instructor ensured him that he can swim in huge lakes and
waterfalls. But sometimes Douglas still feared of swimming in deep water. His instructor trained
him well and finally turned Douglas into a swimmer.
Douglas wanted to conquer his fear, so he started challenging himself to swim larger water bodies.
Gradually, his fear vanished and he was able to swim deep in the water fearlessly. He experienced
that death is peaceful and it is the fear of death that was terrorizing.
Book Name - Flamingo
Chapter – 3
Deep Water by William Douglas
Title Analysis
. Theme
Summary
Important Questions with Answers
, Title Analysis
“Deep Water” by William Douglas is a story in which he narrates his childhood fear associated
with water. The title here symbolizes the great trouble which the author has faced in his
childhood. The whole chapter revolves around the author’s fear of water and how he overcomes
his fear with his great determination. Therefore, the title “Deep Water” conveys the severity of
trouble that the author faced for years.
Theme
The chapter “Deep Water” is taken from William Douglas’s autobiographical book “Of Men and
Mountain”. The whole chapter revolves around the author’s childhood fear associated with water
and the chapter also focuses on the author’s struggle which helped him to overcome his fear.
Therefore, the chapter reflects the effects of childhood fear and it gives the message that this fear
should never be taken lightly, as it could result into a barrier of one’s life. The chapter also shows
the determination and immense hard work of author which helped him out of his fear. So, again
this chapter gives the message that one should face his or her fear with determination and should
work hard in order to overcome the fear.
Summary
The chapter “Deep Water” is taken from William Douglas’s autobiographical book “Of Men and
Mountain”. In this chapter the author tells about his fear associated with water and how he
overcomes the fear with his determination and willpower.
When the author was 3 or 4 years old, he used to go to the beach with his father. The huge waves
washed over him and as a result he couldn’t breathe properly, this made him scared and his mind
filled with fear.
After few years he was pushed in a swimming pool by his friend and he experienced death closely.
This incident increased his fear. A few years later Douglas wished to explore the rivers but his
terror didn’t let him do so, all water connected activities were nearly wiped out of his life.
A few years later Douglas hired an instructor to help him in swimming. He worked hard and
learned swimming. Soon the instructor ensured him that he can swim in huge lakes and
waterfalls. But sometimes Douglas still feared of swimming in deep water. His instructor trained
him well and finally turned Douglas into a swimmer.
Douglas wanted to conquer his fear, so he started challenging himself to swim larger water bodies.
Gradually, his fear vanished and he was able to swim deep in the water fearlessly. He experienced
that death is peaceful and it is the fear of death that was terrorizing.
