Question

and then in the midst of the terror came a touch of reason what does douglas mean by touch of reason​

Answer 1

Explanation:

and then in the midst of the terror come a touch of reason. he must remember to jump when I hit the bottom . At last he felt the tiles under me . his toes reached out as if to grab them . he jumped with everything I had.

Answer 2

He meant, that when he trembled and called for help, no help was available that time.

• The question has been asked from the story Deep water
• Douglas had developed a dislike for water when he went to the beach first as a child in California. He was knocked down by waves that swept over him, he got submerged in mud and felt as if his breath disappeared.
• Later, when he felt the tiles under him and reason ordered him to leap, he jumped with everything he had. The jump, however, had little effect.
• He was engulfed in a puddle of yellow water and was gripped even tighter by a terrifying fear. With fear, he shook and shivered. His arms and legs were immobile. He attempted to summon assistance, but nothing occurred.