Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of street sweeper? Is it due to an error, incompetence, or a more sinister motive? Provide examples to support your statement.

Equality 7-2521 alway displayed a keen intellect and pride. Equality-2521 has ambitions to join the Council of Scholars. The Scholars, however, fear what Equality-2521 is capable of producing. To break his spirit and discourage his intellect, Equality-2521 is relegated to the menial job of street sweeper.