What message does the narrator of the story "Deep Water" wants to give ?

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Through this story 'Deep Water' the narrator want to convey that nothing stands before a determined person. A person with strong will-power can overcome all the obstacles in the path of his success.
This is what Douglas proves in the story. He was determined to overcome his fear of water. He engaged an instructor to learn to swim. Finally,he was able to shed all fear. He became a good swimmer.

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