27. "Myths are projections of our hopes and of our fears." Explain with reference to the Freudian wish.
28. How do you explain the growth of a legend? Make an analysis of the origin and development of the legend.
29. Under what conditions does the press promote the growth of myths and legends?
30. Does control by public opinion exist outside of democracies?
31. What is the relation of the majority and the minority to public opinion?
32. What is the distinction made by Lowell between (a) an effective majority, and (b) a numerical majority, with reference to public opinion?
33. What is the relation of mores to public opinion?
34. How do you distinguish between public opinion, advertising, and propaganda as means and forms of social control?
35. What is the relation of news to social control?
36. "The news columns are common carriers." Discuss the implications of this statement.