Hamilton: An American Musical 1. What does George Washington mean when he says “Let me tell you what I wish I’d known when I was
young and dreamed of glory. You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story”?
2. Compare/contrast how the different characters talk about Hamilton: How does Jefferson’s remembrance
differ from Washington’s?
3. According to the song, who tells Hamilton’s story?
4. What is the significance of the cast repeating the word “time”?
5. Who tells Eliza’s story? How do we learn about her?
6. The last line in the song is, “Who tells your story?” Who is the cast directing that question to? Why do you
think Miranda chose to end the musical with that question?