The powers that be want to eliminate schools all together. They don't need a literate labourer. Soldier just need to recognize the alphabet. (I mean this in the most basic of terms. I'm not desparaging anyone.)
They don't want "free thinking" people in their society. If anyone remembers 'Divergent'. If not, look into it. It's not too far off.
Is this guy literally having a psychosis?
His actions lately (I say lately, loosely) have been absolutely batshit bonkers.
I'm enjoying the show none the less