Question

6. What terror seized Douglas? What was its effect on him? किस भय ने डगलस को जकड़ लिया था? उसका उस पर क्या प्रभाव था?
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Answer 1

Answer:

A stark terror overpowered and gripped him. It followed and haunted him wherever he went. He realised that his joys of fishing canoeing; boating and swimming had ruined. Keeping in view its severe consequences, he engaged an instructor who trained him in swimming and Douglas was able to conquer his fear.

Answer 2

Absolute, overwhelming horror had gripped Douglas.

• The question has been asked from the story Deep water
• When Douglas first visited the beach as a youngster in California, he started to acquire a hatred for water.
• He was knocked and rushed over by the waves.
• Extreme horror and panic overcame him. He attempted to scream underwater but was completely overcome by dread.
• He felt as though his air had vanished when he was pushed to the ground by waves that washed over him. He also became covered in muck.
• The shouts seemed to freeze in his throat, and he experienced stiffness and rigidity.
• The only indications that he was still alive were the beat of his heart and the hammering in his head.

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