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1. Class: XII Class:XII Roll NO. : 1203 Subject: English  School: Kendriya  Vidyalaya Diu Subject Teacher: Mrs. Lekha  Principal: Mrs. Kusumlata Meena A Power Point Presentation by: Shyama  Hiteshkumar  Charaniya   DEEP WATER

2. Name of Chapter:  Deep Water Name of the Text Book : Flamingo Author: William Douglas About the Author:  William Douglas (1898-1980) was born in Maine, Minnesota. After graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Economics, he spent two years teaching high school in Yakima. However, he got tired of this and decided to pursue a legal career. He met Franklin D. Roosevelt at Yale and became an adviser and friend to the President. Douglas was a leading advocate of individual rights. He retired in 1975 with a term lasting thirty-six years and remains the longest serving Justice in the history of the court. The following excerpt is taken from Of Men and Mountains by William O. Douglas. It reveals how as a young boy William Douglas nearly drowned in a swimming pool. In this essay he talks about his fear of water and thereafter, how he finally overcame it. Notice how the autobiographical part of the selection is used to support his discussion of fear 5/27/2024 2

3. 5/27/2024 3 Learning Outcome:- 2. Values of Hard Work and Determination Essential for achieving goals. Involves persistence, resilience, and continuous effort. 3. Real-Life Account of Overcoming Fear Example: Fear of public speaking. Steps: Acknowledgment, education, practice, professional help, positive reinforcement. 4. Psychological Analysis of Fear Fear triggers the "fight or flight" response. Involves the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. Chronic fear can lead to anxiety disorders. 5.Understanding Another Person’s Experience Empathy: Actively listen, validate feelings, offer support. 6. Introspection and Overcoming Personal Fears Identify fears and their impact. Strategies: Gradual exposure, CBT, relaxation techniques, support systems. 7. Importance of Fighting Fear for Success Overcoming fear builds resilience, confidence, and opens opportunities. 8. Words and Expressions Suggesting Fear Panic, terror, apprehension, dread, horror. 9. Information on Water Sports Examples: Swimming, surfing, diving, kayaking, water skiing. Benefits: Physical exercise, overcoming water-related fears. 10. First Person Narration of Personal Experience "Growing up, I feared deep water. I took swimming lessons, starting in the shallow end. With encouragement, I gradually swam in deeper water, using breathing techniques and visualization. Overcoming this fear built my confidence and personal growth." 1. Meaning of "Phobia" and Its Types Phobia : Intense, irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities. Types : Specific Phobias: Heights, spiders, flying. Social Phobia: Fear of social situations. Agoraphobia: Fear of open or crowded spaces. d

4. DEEP WATER:  autobiographical account of William Douglas reveals how as a young boy he was nearly drowned in a swimming pool. He talks about his fear of water and how finally he overcomes that fear. His one great handicap was his fear of water. He did not know how to swim. He speaks about his misadventure at the YMCA pool 5/27/2024 4 An Overview:-

5. What is Phobia? 5/27/2024 5 1) What do you fear? What are your Phobias?  2) Have you ever tried to overcome your fear?  3) What change did you find in your life after you overcame the fear

6. Introduction:- "Swimming is one of many hobbies, like canoeing, rafting, and rock climbing. While it can be a rigorous exercise, its popularity is evident from its inclusion in the Olympics. However, water, the elixir of life, can also be dangerous. We are all aware of the destructive power of floods and tsunamis. When a boat capsizes, only skilled swimmers are likely to survive. This autobiographical lesson by Douglas gives us insight into the feelings of a drowning person. He recounts his harrowing experience as a young boy when he was tossed into a swimming pool, offering a vivid portrayal of his fear and struggle." 5/27/2024 6

7. Story Content:- Douglas, as an eleven-year-old boy, decided to learn swimming despite having developed an aversion to water from a young age. This aversion began when he was just four years old and had a frightening experience of nearly drowning at a beach in California while holidaying with his father. Determined to overcome this deep-seated fear and rid himself of the aversion, Douglas was resolute in his decision to learn how to swim. 5/27/2024 7

8. The Misadventure at The YMCA Pool:- While he was waiting at the pool a stout boy of about eighteen years came there and unexpectedly tossed him to the deep end of the pool 5/27/2024 8 Douglas' Plans while in the Pool: While in the pool, Douglas had planned to leap up and spring to the surface of the water like a cork. However, his plan failed. Instead of floating up, he found himself suffocating as his limbs became paralyzed and rigid. The Misadventure at the YMCA Pool: Douglas screamed for help, but no sound came out; his voice was frozen in his throat. He began to feel dizzy and disoriented as he struggled underwater, unable to break free from the terrifying experience.

9. The YAKIMA River The YMCA Pool:- 5/27/2024 9

10. Terror Grips Douglas:- Douglas opened his eyes underwater and saw nothing but water all around him. Suddenly, he felt an overwhelming sense of fear gripping him. His heart raced, and his head throbbed with panic. Despite trying, he couldn't move his limbs. Eventually, he stopped struggling and relaxed, feeling his legs go limp. A darkness engulfed his mind, and he felt calm and peaceful. He drifted into unconsciousness, and everything went quiet as the curtain of life fell over him. 5/27/2024 10

11. Douglas Rescued:- 5/27/2024 11 Someone rescued Douglas, finding him lying on his stomach by the pool, vomiting. Hours later, he managed to walk home, but he felt weak and trembling. He was deeply shaken by the experience. That night, he couldn't eat anything due to the lingering fear in his heart. For days afterward, he was haunted by the terrifying ordeal he had endured.

12. Lingering Fear of Water:- Every time Douglas found himself in water, the same terror he experienced in the pool would return. His legs would freeze up, paralyzed by fear. This handicap lingered with him, spoiling his enjoyment of fishing trips and robbing him of the pleasure of activities like canoeing, boating, and swimming. 5/27/2024 12

13. Determined to Conquer Fear:- Deciding to overcome his fear, Douglas sought out an instructor to learn how to swim. The instructor equipped him with a belt and attached a rope to it, which ran through a pulley on an overhead cable. Holding onto the rope, the instructor guided Douglas as he swam across the pool repeatedly, hour after hour, day after day. Additionally, the instructor provided training on kicking with his legs to further improve his swimming technique. 5/27/2024 13

14. A Swimmer:- The instructor patiently built Douglas into a swimmer, focusing on perfecting each skill one at a time. Once Douglas mastered each individual piece, like floating, kicking, and stroking, the instructor combined them to create a complete swimmer. With dedication and practice, Douglas transformed under the guidance of his instructor until he became proficient in all aspects of swimming. 5/27/2024 14

15. Douglas Practices in Challenging Waters:- He was determined to ensure that all traces of fear were gone. Douglas swam two miles across the lake, experimenting with different strokes such as the crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and backstroke. Each stroke was a challenge he embraced, laughing in the face of any lingering terror. Finally, he confidently swam across the warm waters of the lake, conquering his fear once and for all. 5/27/2024 15

16. Message:- 5/27/2024 16 Message of the Lesson: The lesson teaches that true peace is found in death, and terror only exists in the fear of death itself. This message resonates with Roosevelt's famous words, "All we have to fear is fear itself." It emphasizes that all fears and terrors are psychological and can be overcome with determination. Douglas exemplifies this by conquering his fear of water through dedicated efforts to become a proficient swimmer.

17. Summary:- 5/27/2024 17 Summary of "Deep Water" - Class 12 "Deep Water" by William Douglas is an autobiographical account that describes how the author overcame his fear of water. This fear originated from two traumatic incidents in his childhood. Determined to overcome this fear, Douglas hired an instructor to teach him swimming. The instructor used various techniques to help Douglas feel comfortable and confident in the water, such as: Despite mastering the techniques, Douglas still felt a lingering fear. To conquer this, he confronted his fear head-on by swimming in different lakes and rivers, proving to himself that he was capable of overcoming it. Douglas’s journey from fear to courage highlights the importance of determination, persistence, and facing one’s fears. The story serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that with effort and perseverance, one can overcome even the most deep-seated fears. 1. **First Incident**: As a child, Douglas was knocked down by waves at a beach, instilling a fear of water in him. 2. **Second Incident**: At the age of ten or eleven, while trying to learn swimming at the YMCA pool, an older boy tossed him into the deep end. Douglas sank to the bottom and nearly drowned. The experience left him terrified of water. **Building Confidence**: The instructor had Douglas practice floating, kicking, and breathing techniques. - **Gradual Exposure**: Over time, Douglas was gradually exposed to deeper water, helping him gain confidence. - **Mastering Strokes**: He learned different swimming strokes and practiced them repeatedly.

18. Conclusion:- To sum up, Deep Water summary, we learn that if we are determined enough and have the courage, we can overcome any fear that comes our way without letting the fear overpower us. 5/27/2024 18

19. Difficult words:- TREACHEROUS: unpredictable danger; not dependable or trustworthy  SUBDUED MY PRIDE: to lower or restrain the intensity of self-respect and confidence  FLAILED AT THE SURFACE : to strike or lash out vigorously at the surface of the water in trying to come out  FISHING FOR LANDLOCKED SALMON : to go fishing for a specific variety of salmon available in certain lakes o MISADVENTURE: an incident that turns out to be a disaster    BOB TO THE SURFACE LIKE A CORK : to float or show the characteristics of buoyancy as a cork in water    CURTAIN OF LIFE FELL: to indicate that life has ended or a near-death experience Difficult words  BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE POOL : to swim across the swimming pool from one side to the other  5/27/2024 19

20. Reference :- NCERT Textbook- Flamingo https://ncert.nic.in / Pinterest Slind.In www.toppr.com Bing Wikipedia  THANK YOU 5/27/2024 20