DEEP WATER POEM CLASS XII FLAMINGO BY WILLIAM DOUGLAS

BELOW IS THE PPT PREPARED BY MR . SHSHRUKH KERSY MEHTA .HE IS A BCA , MA-ENGLISH

B.ED HOD ENGLISH VICE PRINCIPAL .VASISHTHA GENESIS SCHOOL BABEN BARDOLI DISTRICT SURAT

HE HAS 17 YEAR OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Summary of Deep Water

Deep Water summary will assist you in understanding the meaning of this chapter. It is an extract from the book ‘Men and Mountains’ by William Douglas. Over here, the author tells us about how he overcomes the deep-rooted fear of water. We learn that the author develops fear of water following two very dreadful incidents. In this first one, he is four years old when a wave knocks him down. Similarly, in the second one, he is 11 years of age. A bully throws him in the deep end of the pool and almost drowns. Thus, having gone through such scary experiences, he fears water deeply. However, he does work really hard to overcome it. Finally, we learn about the measures he takes to overcome this fear. Moreover, he accomplishes in overcoming the fear and gives us all a great lesson of determination and will power.

INTRODUCTION

STORY CONTENT

THE YMCA POOL

TERROR SEIZING DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS SAVED

FEAR OF WATER

OVERCOME FEAR

A SWIMMER IS BUILT

TOUGH WATER

MESSAGE