Q.1. ‘And then in the midst of the terror came a touch of reason.' What does Douglas mean by 'touch of reaso Education Der Ans:
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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.
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