Donnie Darko presents a teen protagonist, Donnie, who has been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. Discuss the general symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and demonstrate how Donnie fits the diagnosis. Then, discuss whether or not you think it is possible that Donnie is not suffering from schizophrenia but is, instead, a ‘living receiver’ who has a special purpose, which is to save the ‘world.’