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The Outsiders

Chapter 5

Why is ponyboys and johnnys haircut symbolic?

Why is the hair dye color white symbolic?

Asked by Eric A #692708 on 9/27/2017 2:52 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/27/2017 2:59 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 9/27/2017 2:59 AM

Cutting off their hair and dying it, strips them of their identity. They were proud of their long black "grease" hair. Changing it made them sad.

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