Why was Thoreau fired from his first teaching position as noted in the biography, Thoreau of Walden Pond?

Asked by Jill W on 01 Aug 15:25

Last updated by Jill W on 01 Aug 15:26

Answered by Jill W on 01 Aug 15:26

Thoreau was fired from his first job as a teacher because he refused to beat his students.

Thoreau of Walden Pond