Hamilton

Hamilton

by

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Hamilton: Act 2: Schuyler Defeated Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Hamilton learns that his father-in-law, Philip, has lost his race to be a senator from New York. Worse still, he’s been beaten by Burr, who changed parties to run against Philip.
Unlike principled Hamilton, Burr can switch parties easily. But though he might win this election, Burr’s lack of trustworthiness does not endear him to anyone in the long run.
Themes
Collaboration, Disagreement, and Democracy Theme Icon
Ambition and Mortality Theme Icon