To analyze Gohan's character requires one to have a deep understanding of many esoteric, abstract, and metaphysical philosophical concepts. If one does not have a masterful grasp of Machiavellianism, for instance, one cannot properly juxtapose this school of thought (largely espoused by Freeza) with Gohan's frequent illustrations of Confucianism, as well as his pacifistic nature that draws heavily from multiple moral codes, including Lemba, as well as Moriori and the proselytizations of Nenuku-whenua.

Fitting that a scholarly character was crafted for scholars to appreciate.