Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Hamilton, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Collaboration, Disagreement, and Democracy
Stories vs. History
Ambition and Mortality
Immigration and Diversity of Influence
Honor
Summary
Analysis
Hamilton learns that his father-in-law, Philip, has lost his race to be a senator from New York. Worse still, he’s been beaten by Burr, who changed parties to run against Philip.
Unlike principled Hamilton, Burr can switch parties easily. But though he might win this election, Burr’s lack of trustworthiness does not endear him to anyone in the long run.
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