Who Foreshadows Death in Hamilton?

The Bullet, played by Ariana DeBose, appears throughout Hamilton, foreshadowing death. Below, we outline where to find this hidden character. DeBose was recently cast to play Anita in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story movie.

How does this song serve as foreshadowing to Hamilton's death?

Later, Burr sets up the death of his great rival in the song "Hurricane". In that number, Alexander sings: "I couldn't seem to die," at which point Burr reprises his "Wait for it" line, signalling that Hamilton is going to die soon.

What foreshadowing is there that Hamilton loses to Burr in the duel?

In the second song of the musical, "Aaron Burr, Sir," Burr warns Hamilton that "fools who run their mouths off wind up dead." This foreshadows the conflict that will arise between the two, eventually leading to Burr killing Hamilton.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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