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The childhood experience of terror of Douglas made him stronger and more determined. Elucidate the above statement supporting it with evidences from the text.

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  • Experience at California beach developed an aversion of water in Douglas - Misadventure at YMCA pool because of a eighteen year old, developed fear and terror of water in him
  • Swallowed water, legs paralyzed, head throbbed, felt terror that knew no understanding
  • Could not go need water for years  
  • But, gathered courage again, as was deprived of canoeing, fishing, swimming
  • Hired an instructor and learnt swimming
  • Terror returned every time he put his head in water but did not give up - 
  • After learning from instructor, tested himself alone in pool, then went to fresh waters to do away with residual doubts
  • Fought with his terror all through with determination and strength


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