How Rap Works In Hamilton Part 2: Metaphor Direct

The hurricane that destroyed his childhood home becomes a metaphor for the .

In the opening number, Hamilton says, "I am not throwing away my shot." He is talking about his future. How Rap Works in Hamilton Part 2: Metaphor

"I’ll write from dawn to dusk / The golden age of the busk." The hurricane that destroyed his childhood home becomes

Rap often uses sports or games to describe conflict. Miranda uses to define Burr and The Duel to define Hamilton. How Rap Works in Hamilton Part 2: Metaphor

Look for "The Room Where It Happens"—the metaphor shifts from a physical location to a symbol of political exclusion and the loss of agency.