Symbolism In Walk Two Moons
by Isabella Maldonado
Summary of Novel
Thesis Statement
Tulips
Hair
Hair is a major symbol in the novel Walk Two Moons. Before Sals mom left she cut her hair, and Sal was told not to cut her hair. “ My mothers hair was long and black, like mine, but a week before she left, she cut it. My father said to me, ‘ Don't cut yours Sal. Please don't cut yours.’’’ ( Creech 92) Later Phoebes mo cute her hair when she was gone. “ The first one was that Mrs. Winterbottom looked different. Her hair was not only short, but quite stylish.’’ ( Creech 245) When Sal's mom cut her hair, she knew she was going to leave for a new beginning. Also when Phoebe's mom left, Mrs. Winterbottom changed her style to be herself and have a new beginning. Both Sal's mom and Phoebe's mom wanted a new beginning. Yet another symbol from the novel symbolizes new beginnings.