A youth named equality 7 2521 who has found a hidden tunnel and hides in it to write knows his solitude violates all the laws of his society Even though he does not feel guilt for his actions he begs the forgiveness of the ruling Council As he spends more time alone he realizes that solitude suits him and he begins to crave more and more time by himself From his tunnel Equality 7 2521 records episodes from his childhood As a child Equality 7 2521 wanted more than anything to be a scholar He bel