While dignity, pride, honor, glory, fame and revenge are still important in today's society, these conditions are not as important as they were they once were. People in modern times still seek fame to the same extent that the characters in the Iliad once did, but our means of achieving it have changed. In the times of the Iliad, lasting fame was more valuable to a person because they considered their name to be all that was left behind them when they traveled to the underworld. Today we have more means to be remembered once we have passed, such as photos and even school records. In Homer's era, warriors dreamed of eternal fame through rhapsodic retellings of their battlefield splendor. Instead of gaining fame through battle, people today will attempt to become famous through a talent such as singing or athleticism. We do not seek fame to have our name carried on after we die, but most of us prefer to enjoy the fame we acquire throughout our lives. The characters in the Iliad are evidence of this idea of ​​legacy through fame. Ettore does not speak of his fame, but of that of his son when he says: "Then one day someone will be able to say of him, returning from the war: 'He is better off away than his father'!" (137). I think our definition of fame has changed since Homer's years, and so have our techniques for achieving it. Today's definition of fame is more superficial. According to Debra Shigley, JD, there is a formula for achieving fame (Shigley, 2011). First, you need to package your experience with your personal brand. So, use advertising to become visible. Finally, you need to sell the original expertise at a significant price. While people of early times were concerned with fame making them immortal, modern people are more concerned with... middle of paper... n-beneficial. When revenge is sought, it rarely leaves the would-be unharmed. In the hope of obtaining revenge, it is thought that being mature and “turning the other cheek” is the most rewarding path (Clay, 2013). If revenge is to be achieved, “don't get angry, get even” is a valid choice ((user), 2014). To get even, pranks are usually administered. For example, Felix Clay of the blog site Cracked advises readers to secretly offer their victims subscriptions to unwanted magazines (Clay, 2013). It seems very childish, but I would prefer it to the ancient Greeks' penchant for murder and war. Dignity is a timeless desire and will always be pursued by the human race. Compared to fame and revenge, dignity is a healthier ambition. Aristotle once said: “Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them” (How to Regain Your Dignity, 2013).