From the sun, which is the ultimate form, the individual realizes that the form of good is the foundation of all other forms and the basis of all goodness. Truth and exquisiteness of the world and help an individual reach an understanding, which is the highest stage of the cognitive mind. The whole purpose of the cave allegory is to go beyond it. The individual's main motivation is to gain experience outside of the classroom to have a better idea and image of themselves and to have their own opinion. If one can get beyond the cave and into daylight, then that prisoner can eventually return to the cave and make it clear to others who are there what lies beyond the cave. But these individuals will most likely misunderstand it because it will contradict everything they have always understood it to be