What do Damon and Pythias do that persuades Dionysius to change? Responses Pythias shows his lack of commitment by arriving late to save Damon. Pythias shows his lack of commitment by arriving late to save Damon. Damon shows uncertainty in his trust of Pythias. Damon shows uncertainty in his trust of Pythias. Damon and Pythias show they care about others by arguing that execution is cruel. Damon and Pythias show they care about others by arguing that execution is cruel. Damon and Pythias show their devotion by arguing about who will die.