Hamming it up: Analyzing the Lyrics of "Hamilton"

"Cabinet Battle #2"

Cast: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Ensemble, Alexander Hamilton

Lyrics with Character Names: Total Words: 478, Words Counted Once: 242 
Most common Words: "Jefferson" (15times), "Hamilton" (12 times), "Washington" (9 times)
Lyrics without Character Names: Total Words:448, Words Counted Once:240
Most Common Words: "Hamilton" (5 times), "Fight" (4 times), "Secretary" (4 times)

IT is time for round 2 between the boys! This time "Washington" explains that the topic is in they should provide aid to France because they are about to start a "fight" with England. "Secretary" Jefferson believes that we should help, while "Hamilton" thinks we should stay back because the colonies are too fragile. Washington goes with Hamilton's side and Jefferson reminds Hamilton that "you are nothing without Jefferson behind you".

Jefferson and Hamilton have not gotten along from the start and Jefferson's frustration comes from that whatever he says, as long as Washington in there Hamilton's side will be chosen. I completely understand Jefferson's frustration because there is nothing he can do, but he keeps fighting. The rap battle style is again used for Round 2. It continues to relate to each other. In order to craft a well-rounded rap, it takes thought into the exact words to create a flow that appease to the ear and can be understood. A political speech/argument is the same idea; it must be perfectly crafted if the person wants to get the team for their idea. Lin-Manual Miranda does this beautifully with just the right words to keep the audience on the edge of the seats for what each character is going to say next.

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