- Plato illustrates the corrupting influence of power by describing how Gyges used the ring of power of invisibility to commit immoral acts without fear of the consequences.
- Plato explores the nature of human mortality by arguing that people are only good because they fear getting in trouble. Shown by the idea that anyone with the ring would do bad things.
- Plato shows the idea that being unseen can lead to bad behavior by showing how Gyges does more bad things when nobody can see him.
