Hamilton: Tropes

Signature tropes

The ones that say the most about Hamilton. Pick one to read it.

• Historical Hero Upgradein 877 titlesThe show makes much of Alexander Hamilton's anti-slavery stance to make him sympathetic and likable.Read →
• Adapted Outin 3,115 titlesHamilton's brother James Jr.; this is justified since the brothers were separated following their mother's death and cousin's suicide.Read →
• Dark Reprisein 911 titlesUnsurprising, considering the heavy use of sung/rapped Arc Words.Read →
• Historical Villain Upgradein 1,043 titlesBurr: History obliterates. In every picture it paints, it paints me in all my mistakes.Read →
• Adaptational Heroismin 2,086 titlesAlexander and his friends are ardent abolitionists who treat ending slavery as one of the revolution's core goals, and Alexander even levels Thomas Jefferson's slave-holding against him in "Cabinet B…Read →
• Midword RhymeRare · in 20 titlesA colony that runs independently!Read →