It depends on the context. I have found that certain situations or people exacerbate the condition for individuals, who may or may not have been fully diagnosed with NPD. Although you could argue that 'transient narcissism' doesn't exist, and that it forever holds its grip.
I believe that NPD sufferers are always looking for a mirror, and ways in which to project their feelings. More.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.