What does research in the field of psychology say about the power of illusion in the human mind? Are its effects generally considered negative or positive? What are some examples of each?

What is the overall mindset of the speaker in "Paradiso"? Is he happy, sad, angry, indifferent, excited, or something else? Defend your answer with examples from the poem.

Choose a current event and explain why it is a source of great disillusionment in contemporary American society. Bolster your argument with historical facts from your research.

Choose a historical event that occurred before 1960 and explain how its impact brought about disillusionment in any society anywhere in the world.