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Watched it over the weekend. Miranda seems to have Hamilton be the straight man and let every other character outshine him in their turn. I think that’s his intention, but it also helps that he was probably a few years older than every other cast member too.
The policy-rap battles with Jefferson were a highlight.
It’s remarkable that something so popular in this era did not spend a significant portion of its story on slavery and the popular discussion of our time when it comes to the country’s founders. And it has gotten some flak for that, and I appreciated Miranda’s careful and classy response. I suspect it makes Hamilton more than a product of its time and will be enjoyed for generations.
Must watch again with subtitles.
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