I know this was asked ages ago, but I just joined, thought I would try to help. The link I am giving you has nothing to do with me, but its thoughtfully written, interesting to look at and, I think, could answer some questions for you. doshdosh.com/the-importance-of-social-me....
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.