Aaron Burr
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Aaron Burr's first appearance is at the beginning of Act One when he is rapping about Alexander Hamilton's early childhood life. As 19-year-old Alexander Hamilton arrives in New York seeking advice on how to graduate from college, since Burr himself had done so in a span of two years, Burr replies with the witty response, "Talk less; smile more," which is repeated multiple times throughout the musical ("Aaron Burr, Sir"). Soon thereafter Burr and Hamilton become close-knit allies in part with the American Revolution.
As a large supporter of the American Revolution, Aaron Burr, Hamilton, and their allies, including John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, and Marquis de Lafayette, join the Continental Army in order to contribute to the war against the British.
In the winter ball of 1780 ("A Winter's Ball"), the latter attend a ball hosted by Philip Schuyler, a wealthy member of the Continental Congress, wherein the three Schuyler sisters, Angelica, Elizabeth, and Peggy Schuyler are in attendance. Alexander Hamilton captures the heart of Elizabeth Schuyler and eventually marries her. Burr offers his congratulations to the couple, and admits to Hamilton that he is having a private affair with the wife of British officer, even though this is unlawful for him to do ("The Story of Tonight (Reprise)"). Hamilton urges Burr to go after what he wants. But Burr, in turn, historically known for being patient, replies that he will wait for the perfect moment to obtain his dreams("Wait For It").
During the Compromise of 1790, Hamilton discusses his financial plan with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison; after they come to an agreement, Hamilton's envisioned plan is put into action. Burr is envious of Hamilton's now extreme power in the government ("The Room Where It Happens"). In an attempt to gain his own political power, Burr switches parties and becomes a Democratic-Republican, subsequently winning over the seat of Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, in the Senate, which angers Hamilton ("Schuyler Defeated").
Yet again, Washington sides with Hamilton in another cabinet meeting. Burr, along with Jefferson and Madison, realize this alliance and wonder how nice it must be to always have George Washington on your side; they then contemplate to ruin Hamilton's political reputation ("Washington on your side").
Jefferson, Madison, and Burr find transactions of Hamilton's blackmail with James Reynolds; and they accuse him of stealing money from the government. Hamilton tells them he was not stealing money and reveals his affair to them. Hamilton pleads with Burr not to tell of his affair, and Burr agrees ("We Know").
During the Election of 1800, Adams is defeated and Jefferson and Burr are tied for the presidency. Hamilton convinced that Burr does not have his own political beliefs, endorses Jefferson for president, which helps Jefferson to become the second president of the United States ("the Election of 1800"). Enraged, Burr writes to Hamilton and eventually challenges him to a duel ("Your Obedient Servant").
The duel takes place in Weehawken, New Jersey; and Burr faces Hamilton, and prepares to shoot since Hamilton is talented with a gun and since Burr does not want his daughter to become an orphan. Hamilton instead "throws away his shot." And Burr mortally wounds Hamilton in the side. Though Burr was the victor, he realizes that he would be forever known as the villain of history since he was the man who killed Alexander Hamilton ("The World Was Wide Enough").
As a large supporter of the American Revolution, Aaron Burr, Hamilton, and their allies, including John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, and Marquis de Lafayette, join the Continental Army in order to contribute to the war against the British.
In the winter ball of 1780 ("A Winter's Ball"), the latter attend a ball hosted by Philip Schuyler, a wealthy member of the Continental Congress, wherein the three Schuyler sisters, Angelica, Elizabeth, and Peggy Schuyler are in attendance. Alexander Hamilton captures the heart of Elizabeth Schuyler and eventually marries her. Burr offers his congratulations to the couple, and admits to Hamilton that he is having a private affair with the wife of British officer, even though this is unlawful for him to do ("The Story of Tonight (Reprise)"). Hamilton urges Burr to go after what he wants. But Burr, in turn, historically known for being patient, replies that he will wait for the perfect moment to obtain his dreams("Wait For It").
During the Compromise of 1790, Hamilton discusses his financial plan with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison; after they come to an agreement, Hamilton's envisioned plan is put into action. Burr is envious of Hamilton's now extreme power in the government ("The Room Where It Happens"). In an attempt to gain his own political power, Burr switches parties and becomes a Democratic-Republican, subsequently winning over the seat of Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, in the Senate, which angers Hamilton ("Schuyler Defeated").
Yet again, Washington sides with Hamilton in another cabinet meeting. Burr, along with Jefferson and Madison, realize this alliance and wonder how nice it must be to always have George Washington on your side; they then contemplate to ruin Hamilton's political reputation ("Washington on your side").
Jefferson, Madison, and Burr find transactions of Hamilton's blackmail with James Reynolds; and they accuse him of stealing money from the government. Hamilton tells them he was not stealing money and reveals his affair to them. Hamilton pleads with Burr not to tell of his affair, and Burr agrees ("We Know").
During the Election of 1800, Adams is defeated and Jefferson and Burr are tied for the presidency. Hamilton convinced that Burr does not have his own political beliefs, endorses Jefferson for president, which helps Jefferson to become the second president of the United States ("the Election of 1800"). Enraged, Burr writes to Hamilton and eventually challenges him to a duel ("Your Obedient Servant").
The duel takes place in Weehawken, New Jersey; and Burr faces Hamilton, and prepares to shoot since Hamilton is talented with a gun and since Burr does not want his daughter to become an orphan. Hamilton instead "throws away his shot." And Burr mortally wounds Hamilton in the side. Though Burr was the victor, he realizes that he would be forever known as the villain of history since he was the man who killed Alexander Hamilton ("The World Was Wide Enough").