I Am Still a Hamilton Kid

This personal essay explores the enduring impact of Hamilton, the popular Broadway musical, on my life, weaving together reflections on its themes of ambition, satisfaction, and self-worth with my own struggles to navigate these concepts. Using key moments from the musical as a lens, I examine my relationship with empathy, validation, and the fear of failure while drawing parallels between the characters’ lives and my own.

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University of Colorado Honors Journal
Published
2025-04-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33011/cuhj20253357
Primary Topic
Theater, Performance, and Music History
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I Am Still a Hamilton Kid

Esme Eberstadt
University of Colorado Honors Journal
Theater, Performance, and Music History
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I Am Still a Hamilton Kid

Esme Eberstadt
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Abstract

This personal essay explores the enduring impact of Hamilton, the popular Broadway musical, on my life, weaving together reflections on its themes of ambition, satisfaction, and self-worth with my own struggles to navigate these concepts. Using key moments from the musical as a lens, I examine my relationship with empathy, validation, and the fear of failure while drawing parallels between the characters’ lives and my own.

University of Colorado Honors Journal
University of Colorado Boulder (US), University of Colorado System (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Theater, Performance, and Music History
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