Troy Case

Troy is an epic movie where the characters are from Greek mythology. I like the movie because it has great graphics, history, and a real time strategy at war. It amazes me as the sequence of the movie ongoing. From the protagonist, Achilles, I really impress by his role or personality. I've known Achilles only in history books as a great and powerful warrior.

Hector, the first son of king Prium, is a great leader and warrior during Trojan War. He led the Troy against the Sparta from that time. Even he died in the movie by fighting a duel with Achilles. I loved his passion to protect Troy. I learned many lessons. First one is love for your country. Don't use positions for greed, fame, and power. A great leader is fair, has respect for his soldiers, and has love for his country.

I also learned that love can sacrifice. As Achilles sacrifice his own life for his beloved Briseis. It is hard to sacrifice a thing especially if you are willing to sacrifice your own life. But if you really love someone, everything must give for him or her. But nowadays, only few people can do this kind of sacrifice. This can only be seen from movies, novels, or stories.

Maybe I can tell that history repeats itself. Just like in Achilles time, Achilles must have a prize for his battle against the first wave of troy. But the king refuses to give the prize and he claims it as if he has the one who fought the Trojans.

This movie will bring me lessons and reflections for the future. My favorite greek mythology achilles, taught me everything. From his training, to his first duel, as the front line in the entrance of greeks to troy, many more. A true man must love a girl with all his heart. At first, Briseis has no trust for Achilles, but when Achilles proves to her, until to the point that he will be assassinate by Briseis. I wish i can be Achilles, a man who respects Briseis.

Last thing is a father's love for his son. As Prince Hector died by Achilles hands, King Prium secretly went to Achilles' camp to get the ashes of his own son. This proves that even he is the king of Troy; he can sacrifice his own life for his son. This scene was a very touching moment. At the end of the movie, many heroes died but they leave a history that will last forever.