I am confused about the ending of this writing because they never come to a conclusion as to what the definition of piety is. Is this Socrates helping Plato come to his own conclusions on what piety is? Is there more value in coming to conclusions yourself than having your teacher just tell you?

I find this quote enlightening because the man choses to return to the darkness to share his new knowledge and risk the scrutiny of the other slaves. He wanted to share his enlightenment with others when he could have just stayed in the light. I read this passage as a metaphor of a battle between ignorance and truth. To spread the truth, one must face ignorance head on despite the consequences. The enlightened are obligated to share the truth to advance our society as a whole.