The Outsiders
Chapter 5
Why is ponyboys and johnnys haircut symbolic?
Why is the hair dye color white symbolic?
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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.
