Elizabeth “Eliza” Hamilton: A Legacy Not to Be Forgotten Many people have heard of the musical Hamilton, and many people think that the most important character is Alexander Hamilton. However, his wife, Eliza, plays a large part in the musical, as well as his own life. In the Leaving a Legacy unit, many people and their legacies, as well as historical and social movements, have been explored. Eliza Hamilton was a mother, a wife, and a person who left a legacy that not a lot of people can emulate…
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In the Broadway musical “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda it centers on the protagonist Alexander Hamilton, through his young life in the Caribbean to his death of being shot by Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton is depicted as an extremely motivated person who is desperate to rise up in the world. He is also portrayed as a passionate and opinionated person. In this musical Alexander Hamilton demonstrates his desire as someone who wants to leave a legacy behind after he passes on. Hamilton’s motivation…
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Hamilton the musical follows the life story of Alexander Hamilton through hardships and struggles. The four historical genres that the musical represents are musical, war, biopic, and love story. The difference between academic and popular history is that academic is taught in an academic setting, like school, while popular is learned based on interacting with the world/media. Every day in my history class I learn about wars and important events or people, which are examples of academic history.…
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Annotated Bibliography: “The Cultural Impact of Alexander Hamilton” Ambrose, Douglas, and Robert W. T. Martin. The Many Faces of Alexander Hamilton: The Life And Legacy of America's Most Elusive Founding Father. New York: New York University Press, 2006. Print. Douglas and Martin’s Book on Alexander Hamilton provides a in depth authoritative perspective on the “elusive” nature of Alexander Hamilton that differs greatly from other sources; to elaborate the novel is able to utilize various historical…
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In the musical Alexander Hamilton was one of the founding fathers of America. The reason why he was the founding father of America is because he fought in the American Revolutionary War. He helped draft the constitution. The only reason why they added him to the musical is because he did more for the people than other founding fathers did. Hamilton is one of the most successful and one of the hardest working men out of all the founding fathers. In the 1780s Hamilton married this woman named Eliza…
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Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is a war biopic and romance musical about Alexander Hamilton. There are both academic and popular historical facts in the play. Academic history is about students, scholars, and professors. Popular history is about how the public learns and views history—factual information versus false invention. The play Hamilton shows how the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, especially his writings, relationships, and finances affects popular and academic history by using war, biopic…
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Immigrants: we get the job done." This iconic line from Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical, Hamilton, resonates with audiences around the world. But beyond its catchy tunes and captivating performances, Hamilton is ultimately a tragic story that explores themes of ambition, power, and legacy. By analyzing the characters, plot development, and underlying message of the musical, it becomes clear that Hamilton fits the criteria of a classic tragedy. Tragedy has long been a prominent genre in literature…
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Alexander Hamilton is one of the founding fathers of the United States and a key figure in shaping the country's early government and economic policies. His character stands out for a number of reasons, including his intelligence, ambition, and dedication to his beliefs. Three successful choices made about his characterisation include his resilience in the face of adversity, his unwavering commitment to his principles, and his ability to rise from humble beginnings to achieve great success. One aspect…
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The American Musical Hamilton combines history, music, and storytelling to explain the life of Alexander Hamilton. It talks about his legacy, for example his writings, and how he organized national banks. They really captured his ambitions as a public figure. I knew a little bit of information about Alexander Hamilton before we started the musical, such as the wars he was involved in and the essays he wrote. The Musical Hamilton offers a new perspective on important events in American history, through…
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The Legacy of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is one of the most heroic figures in European history. Alexander, king of Macedonia, was born 356 BCE in Pella, Macedonia as the son of Philip II and Olympias (“Alexander’s legacy (overview)”). From when Alexander was young he was magnificent. He excelled in nearly everything he did. Alexander, one of the most brilliant military minds, was tutored by Aristotle, one of the wisest men in Greece (Sarah Ann). When he was just a young boy his…
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