The true meaning of Cole Sear’s name in The Sixth Sense

12 September 2024
Here's something we never caught onto in 30 odd years since the release of The Sixth Sense.

Cole Sear's name is a big clue to his ability to see dead people.

The surname "Sear" is a purposeful play by M. Knight Shyamalan on the word "seer," a term that describes someone who has the supernatural ability to perceive beyond the ordinary, particularly into the spiritual realm.

In the context of the film, this choice of name is a direct reference to Cole’s unique gift, his ability to see and communicate with the dead.
 
meaning of cole sears name sith sense film

The word "seer" traditionally denotes a person who can see hidden truths, spiritual entities, or events that are beyond the perception of others.

The use of "Sear" as a surname, then, serves to underscore the essence of Cole’s role in the story—a seer who witnesses the spirit world with his own eyes, revealing the unseen and uncovering hidden truths whilst doing the odd bit of ghost busting.

Who ya gonna call Cole?  

Shymalan filled his script with many brilliant things, such as the use of color red to suggest the presence of a ghost and Cole's wisp of white hair, so we should not have been surprised by this simple name play!

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