Why is Ellen's brother Edmund removed from Thoreau's school?

Answer 1

Edmund is an 11 year old boy who is enrolled into the Thoreauâ??s School in the novel The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail. Edmund was expelled from the school because his family could not afford to pay for lessons.

Answer 2

Edmund was removed from Thoreau's school because he was not interested in studying or following the discipline of the school. Thoreau recognized that Edmund needed a different approach to education and suggested that he be taught at home instead.