The setting sheds light on Equality’s conflict with Anthem as he navigates his role as a mental slave and gains insight into himself and society. Knowledge serves as a blessing in “Priceless Instruction” because the author talks about how it is the key to freedom for Frederick Douglass. Similarly, in “Anthem”, knowledge is also portrayed as a blessing as Equality discovers his individuality through the invention of the light bulb. This realization highlights the uniqueness of each individual and challenges the conformity of society. Both texts explore the theme of limited knowledge, suggesting that with more knowledge comes great power. In Anthem, the prohibition on writing in the tunnel demonstrates the suppression of knowledge, while in “Priceless
