Characters
Urges Hamilton that history will define his legacy; America's 1st true leader
George Washington
What does Washington ask of Hamilton twice in Act 1
To be his "Right Hand Man"
What does Washington mean when he says, " history has its eyes on you"
The future will judge their actions and decisons
Foreshadows the duel between Hamilton and Burr
He graduated Princeton in 2 years - Prompts Hamilton to punch the Bursar
Aaron Burr
Expresses hope for her son's future
Eliza
She is quietly in love with Hamilton
Angelica
What does Hamilton's role at Yorktown help the Continental Army accomplish
An American victory and British Surrender
According to "What Comes Next", What does King George warn Americans of
Governing, debt management, and unity are much harder to accomplish than winning a war
They ask him to lead but he isn't sure how - who is he
George Washington
Brash, Stubborn, "Non-Stop" work ethic
Hamilton
Warns Hamilton of the consequences of his choices; wants a little of his time
Eliza
Why was the "World Turned Upside Down"
A small set of colonies defeated the most powerful nation in the world
How does "Non-Stop" show contrast in the characters of Hamilton and Burr
Burr thinks Hamilton is arrogant and wants him to slow down in order to build his legacy; Hamilton works and writes non-stop to accomplish his rise
The right hand man - First Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton's opposite; shows jealousy regarding Hamilton's rise
Aaron Burr
Their disagreement over Washington's leadership leads to a duel
Lee & Laurens
Hamilton, Jay and Madison write these:
The Federalist Papers
How is the rewind used to show the relationship between the Schuyler sisters
In each version we see the sisters feelings for Hamilton and the sacrifices they were willing to give for each other
Dies fighting for equality - trying to lead the first all black regiment
John Laurens
Arrives to help the American Army with weapons and planning
Marquis Lafayette
Why do Hamilton and Laurens argue
Laurens accuses Hamilton of being a coward.
What is Hamilton's biggest defense as a New York attorney (according to him - his biggest client)
The Constitution
What does the reprise of "That Would be Enough reveal about the conflicts surrounding Eliza's wishes and Hamilton's ambitions
Why is focusing on the next generation important after the revolution
The future depends on their children; they are how their legacies are carried on
Predicts governing the nation is harder than winning the war & that the colonies will miss him when he's gone
King George III
Burr and Hamilton both have this feeling about their children after the war:
They hope they will live better lives and carry out their legacies
What lesson is Washington trying to teach Hamilton
Learn from your mistakes
Urgency and push for ambition
How does Eliza believe legacy is achieved
Through the accomplishment of family not career