Flamingo (Prose): Deep Water · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
What is the deeper significance of Douglas's statement that he had conquered his fear of water?
Practice question from Flamingo (Prose): Deep Water (Class 12 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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What is the deeper significance of Douglas's statement that he had conquered his fear of water?
- A.He had learned that physical strength alone can defeat every danger.
- B.He had discovered that avoiding frightening situations is the safest solution.
- C.He had gained freedom from the paralysing psychological fear that had controlled his life.Correct answer
- D.He had become completely indifferent to the possibility of drowning.
Solution
Douglas's victory was mainly psychological. He overcame the panic and helplessness associated with water, thereby gaining freedom and confidence rather than becoming careless about real danger.
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