Expressions that changed meaning throughout Hamilton
In Hamilton , there are many important phrases that change meaning as the play progresses. The first one that I noticed was "Helpless". "Helpless" was a word Eliza used to describe how she felt when she was falling in love with Hamilton. It implied that there was nothing she could do about her feelings besides surrender to them. However, on page 143, she describes herself as "helpless" in another context. Hamilton somewhat spirals after the war is won, desperate to continue to make progress and establish an effective government in America. Many people beg him to slow down and appreciate the fact that they won, but he does not listen. Because Eliza also is ignored when she tries to calm her husband, she describes herself as "helpless". A word that once described their love story is now being used to show how Hamilton is acting somewhat out of control and Eliza is unable to tame him. Another phrase that I noticed changed as the play went on was tha...

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