Hamilton: The Revolution

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2015

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction-Chapter 8 and Act I, Scenes 1-10

Chapters 9-16 and Act I, Scenes 11-24

Chapters 17-24 and Act II, Scenes 1-10

Chapter 25-Epilogue and Act II, Scenes 11-23

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

How would you describe how Hamilton formulates America and American identity? Do you think it’s nationalistic or patriotic? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Consider the structure of Hamilton: The Revolution and how McCarter and Miranda juxtapose different behind-the-scenes narrative with scenes from the libretto of the musical. What point do you think Miranda and McCarter are making via the choice to pair stories with scenes? Explain.

Read and listen to the musical 1776 (1969) by playwright Peter Stone and lyricist Sherman Edwards. Compare how 1776 and Hamilton depict the founding fathers and the formulation of the country.