The question said "sent" to an island, therefore i'm assuming that we are staying. 1) I would bring the ultimate set of tools, spoken with a Spicoli accent, (ax, saw, hammer, nails etc)... 2) computer w/ satellite connection, and 3) a solar cell for power so you can read books and look up info on survival etc.
Since there seems to be no rules. A yacht cellphone with great service food and water.
The obvious things really: A member of the opposite sex Enough food and water to satisfy Knowledge of survival ...Or if I really wanted to get smart: A GPS to provide coordinates A cell phone to call for help And food for the wait.
My crochet kit Food and water A cell phone.
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.