In The Sherlock Society, what did Dad do to his hair as a way of rebelling when his parents divorced?

• A. Got a Mohawk
• B. Died it blue
• C. Cut it short
• D. Wore a hat all the time

Answer: (A)

When someone uses their appearance to signal a new, defiant stance after a family upheaval, a bold, dramatic hairstyle often does the most communicating. A Mohawk is a classic emblem of nonconformity and rebelliousness, so choosing it to reflect Dad’s reaction to his parents’ divorce makes sense: it’s unmistakably attention-grabbing and declares a break from what’s expected.

Dyeing hair blue could show nonconformity, but it’s more about color than a strong statement of identity. Cutting it short tends to imply practicality or neatness rather than rebellion. Wearing a hat all the time hides hair rather than making a statement, so it doesn’t convey a rebellious mood in the same way.