Troy, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem the Iliad, portrays the horrific Trojan War fought between the cities of Troy and Sparta. The film begins with Paris, prince of Troy, encouraging Helen, queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta, and return to Troy with him as her fiancé. When Menelaus learns of her disappearance, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him bring her back by declaring war on Troy. Agamemnon, who saw this as an opportunity for more power and glory, agreed to help him. Then, with 1,000 ships and the help of the great warrior Achilles, the men of Sparta set out to conquer the undefeated city of Troy. One of the themes of humanity shown in the film is the idea that one must leave a mark in history and be remembered as a glorified historical figure. This quote from Achilles' mother explains the internal debate Achilles has when trying to decide whether to go to Troy and fight for glory or stay in Larissa and find love: “If you stay in Larissa, you will find peace. You will find a wonderful woman and you will have sons and daughters, who will have ch...