Why did William Faulkner leave high school without graduating?

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William Faulkner did not leave high school because of a specific external crisis or hardship; rather, he was described as a "reluctant student" who chose to depart without graduating.1

Following his departure, he dedicated his time to "undirected reading," initially in isolation and later under the mentorship of Phil Stone, a family friend who provided him with access to contemporary literature and magazines.1