This a mystery as many different descriptions have been said from fans, to co-workers, to family members. The media described him as a reclusive perfectionist and a madman. Actors who worked on his films describe him as very intense, such as the infamous story of him pushing Shelly in The Shining to a psychological breakdown in order to get the fantastic performance you see.
He was an avid chess player, so I'd image he has a strategic mind. His rare interviews reveal him to be knowledgable and articulate. He was self-depcriating and kind.
He also loved animals and once canceled a days shoot on Full Metal Jacket as he discovered a small animal had been killed whilst tearing down buildings.
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.