In “Hamilton: An American Musical”, Hamilton uses his passion for America’s freedom combined with his writing expertise to achieve his goals and establish America as a functioning, free country. Before he was able to contribute to America’s government, Hamilton first had to help win the revolutionary war. From a young age, he was very interested in joining the revolution and fighting for freedom. In “My Shot,” 19-year-old Hamilton states, “Don't be shocked when your hist'ry book mentions me / I will lay down my life if it sets us free.” This line shows how passionate he was about American independence as well as establishes Hamilton’s personal belief that the best way to truly support the revolution is to die for it. Over the course of the
