Just as Socrates unknowingly affected lives, Forrest Gump also unknowingly affected people's lives in major ways throughout the film, without his knowledge. Socrates affected the people of Athens and was accused of having a negative impact on the youth. Forrest Gump affected Lieutenant Dan's life, the moment Forrest saved his life. With Forrest saving his life, Lieutenant Dan eventually lost his legs and had to live his life in a wheelchair. These two are similar in the sense that they affect people's lives in negative ways.,