We know By: Lin-Manuel Miranda

What kind of techniques did Burr, Madison, and Jefferson use to make Hamilton feel like he is cornered?

Comparing him to a socially outcasted group of people.

Used fake statistics to make him feel like he has no political chance anyways.

Hitting him in every way possible (family, carrier, social status.)

Manipulating him by making him think they they are on his side (Reverse Psychology).

How does this song build on Hamiltons character in the play?

It shows how angry Hamilton can be by exaggerating his emotions.

It outlines how much Hamilton cares about his reputation in the eyes of the people.

It shows how he doesn't care about his family.

It shows how unscrupulous he can be despite his responsibilities.

What were musical technique(s) Lin-Manuel Miranda used when crafting the song? (There can be more than one answer)

Writing the song in a major key to exaggerate all the bad feelings.

Heavy decrescendo at the end of the song to bring the song to a final conclusion.

Two instruments with a very different timbre that "argue" back and forth to symbolize the argument of the two parties.

Uses a simple rhythm that repeats throughout the song in order to make it stuck in people head.

How does this song set up Hamilton as a role model?

It gives him role model characteristics, but at the same time shows his flaws.

Helps other people before helping himself.

His ability to overcome any given obstacle.

His acceptance to all despite any threats or violence directed towards him.

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