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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q10
Explain the paradox in the line 'Because I had experienced both the sensation of dying and the terror of fear..........................., the will to…
Explain the paradox in the line 'Because I had experienced both the sensation of dying and the terror of fear ..........................., the will to live grew in intensity.' (Deep Water)
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The thought of death is frightening, death itself is not so scary/death brings peace, the fear of death creates terror/ fear of death is worse than death itself
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