Question

How did William Douglas get affected after his tragic experience at YMCA swimming pool?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Deep Water' deals with the childhood fear of Douglas. A misadventure at the YMCA pool developed an aversion of water in him and he suffered from hydrophobia. The chapter focuses on the fact that childhood fear must never be treated lightly. If they are not tackled, then they make deep inroads into one's psychology.