Why do Vincent and Cole both have a patch of white hair on their head?

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In The Sixth Sense, Vincent and Cole both have a patch of white in their hair.

Cole and Vincent both have a patch of grey/white hair, both on the right side of their heads. Vincent's is to the side and Cole's is behind the ear.

Vincent's can be seen on the right side right above his ear.

Vincent

Cole's can be seen on the right side right behind his ear.

Cole

Why do they both have this patch of white hair? Why is it on the right side?



Best Answer

This seems to have been something intended by Shyamalan

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Shyamalan wanted all spirit spotters to share a physical trait. He figured a shock of white would result from the trauma of being a regular on spectral rotations. That’s why Osment has it, as does the deranged patient who attacks Willis in the beginning.




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What does a white patch of hair mean?

Poliosis is when a person is born with or develops a patch of white or gray hair while otherwise maintaining their natural hair color. It can affect both children and adults. You've probably seen people with poliosis in movies, on stage, or on TV.

Is Cole and Vincent the same in The Sixth Sense?

In 'The Sixth Sense' both the lead character, Cole, and the Malcom's (portrayed by Bruce Willis) old patient (Vincent) share the same white patch of hair. It is later revealed at the end of the movie that both patients shared the ability to see ghosts, indicated by their shared hair abnormality.

Is Cole a ghost in The Sixth Sense?

Portrayed by. Cole Sear is a fictional character in The Sixth Sense, a child who sees dead people, portrayed by Haley Joel Osment.

What was wrong with Vincent in The Sixth Sense?

His parents, however, saw his ability as nothing more than hallucinations caused by a mental illness, and sent him to receive psychiatric help from Dr. Malcolm Crowe, an accomplished child psychologist. He diagnosed Vincent with schizophrenia and acute paranoia, but did everything he could to help Vincent.



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