Chapter 5. 1  Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation in conducting his experiments, and it is not the primary source of the great joy he experiences. 2  In your opinion, why is Equlity so interested in seeing his own image at this point in the novel?hapter 1. 1  Describe the society in which Anthem is set. 2  Include information about political structure, social relationships, technology, quality of life and education. 3  In this chapter Equality states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45.