Hamming it up: Analyzing the Lyrics of "Hamilton"

"Take a Break"

Cast: Eliza (Schuyler) Hamilton, Philip Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler 

Lyrics with Character Names: Total Words: 803, Words Counted Once: 287 
Most common Words: "Angelica " (24 times), "Eliza" (21 times), "Hamilton" (21 times)
Lyrics without Character Names: Total Words: 737, Words Counted Once: 286  
Most Common Words: "Away" (11 times), "Huit/Neuf/Sept " (7 times), "Angelica" (7 times)

The song starts off with the young Philip Hamilton and his mother learning French, specifically 1-9 and especially "sept(7), huit(8), neuf(9)". Alexander and Angelica write letters to each other informing them of events. Eliza summons Alexander and 9 year old Philip shows off his rapping skills. Angelica and arrives and the family prepare to go on vacation, however Alexander stays back to continue to work.

The Schuyler sisters are back together! For the first time since act 1, the audience is reminded how much the women love and care for each other. Also how much they both care about Alexander. Although this man be a complicated love triangle they all still love each other very much and want what is best. Although they want the company to go "away" with their beloved Alexander, he is far too busy. Not going with the girls and his son is mistake number 1. However I completely understand the desire to keep working because it MUST get done. It is that human desire to choose between fun and work. Alexander chose work and if he keeps doing that it will drive a wedge between the fun. He (like many human beings) will have to learn this lesson the hard way.

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