Modern students can learn several things about the ancient world, as well as enduring human issues, from the movie Troy. The first issue, which appears as the central element in the movie, is the drive for glory and the individual need for status. Achilles's decisions are largely driven by his desire for individual glory and historical significance. His need for status is in direct competition with the need felt by Agamemnon, which ultimately creates the major conflict between these two individuals. The need for status and the desire for glory is still present in our modern society. It can be seen in the prominence of social media and fame-seeking behavior. It is also a significant factor in the inability of many journalists and politicians to admit to errors in judgment.

An important ancient practice which can be learned from the movie is the importance of individual combat or champions. Much of the warfare that is included in the historical record includes battles waged between coordinated armies. However, cultural lore makes clear that in ancient societies, before written history, many battles could be decided through the combat of individual champions. This was likely due to lower populations and the need to both wage war against neighboring tribes and maintain as many healthy men as possible. Combat of champions allowed for these competing needs to be met.

Modern viewers of the movie Troy can learn many points from the movie Troy, if they have a eyes to learn. Let me name a few universal themes that the movie makes.

First, there is an emphasis on warfare. One of the constants in our world so far is that there have been wars and based on this we can say that there will be wars in the future. In this sense, the movie gives us a realistic picture of what the world is like.

Second, there is also an emphasis on pride. Achilles is proud and angry. Agamemnon is no less proud and very jealous of Achilles. This pride almost makes the Greeks lose the war against the Trojans. From this point, we can say that the world is filled with pride and that when two proud people clash, there can be great disaster.

Third, there is a love story that is interwoven in the movie. In fact, the war begins on account of Paris's love for Helen. We can appreciate that love is a vital force in our world that can cause conflict.