Reflective Blog Entry

 

 

The project I used was from the song 10 duel commandments. I portrayed my life to the song because I felt my life was a great topic and how I go through each day and my beliefs I live by. In my rough draft we used peer review and the person told me that my project was very “plain” and that the person was going through adversity in a time in his life. I took each comment I received and used it has constructive criticism to have an effective project. The way I made the project not boring I added pictures and used a color way that seems to go with the mood of the commandments. The power point seemed to be a great program to use to just, because it has a pause between each commandments as you switch slides and this to me showed me how it resembles the song in a small way. I also used picture to show its resembles before each commandment the song says a number so before each commandment I have a picture of a number to show the resemblances of the song and after I have each commandment and a picture that shows a similarity of each commandment.  This project was very useful because it showed me how songs I hear on the radio I can remix and possibly make into a new song.  Also this project made me think that these are really the things I live by and I never noticed until I did this project and  how these are the most important things I live by each day of my life. I also learned that some of things I live by alexander also live by. By me seeing this it showed me that people all over the world live the same way so it showed I wasn’t alone

When listening to the Hamilton Mix-tape it depicts a short summary on the life and more so overcoming of Hamilton and it helps bring a different form of understanding and comprehension to the original text. When put in the form of music it plays into a different type of audience it becomes more relatable and easier to follow. In our generation today we depend on music just for the completion of everyday task. When you change the text into a form that is more relevant it takes the “boredom” of reading and translates it to something that is engaging and easier to remember. The experience switches itself and the person now has this piece of material that they would be willing to share amongst peers and it becomes something that they are willing to make into a repetitive cycle of learning. This becomes important as the generations progress and way of living converts itself into the dependency of technology. We see that books and word text starts to become a thing of the past and finding new ways of keeping the upcoming generations engaged becomes more vital than ever. Even with the usage of plays younger audiences don’t seem interested in sitting through something that is not relevant to them.

 

The mix-tape is consistent with the text in the feelings and emotions of Hamilton not so much the events. The song “My shot” is more relatable to the newer generation bringing the struggles Hamilton faced with overcoming, taking risks and breaking the rules for the sake of America which in returns makes him one of Washington’s most reliable assets we can now convert that into everyday living. We now start to feel what he was going through and put our self in Alexander Hamilton’s shoes. That is why my shot was the perfect song to me

By: Kelton Dawson

Some people might say it’s very difficult or challenging to create their own writing process. But other might think it’s a simple task.  My hardest struggle with writing is I always seem to just be writing and it always seems to become run on sentences or just get completely off topic. So when I notice that I wasn’t the only one with these problem. I learned everyone has a different way to create their process. For someone like me would go by the six basic steps. These steps consist of brainstorm, prewrite, draft, revise, edit, and publish.  If you use these six steps you would never go wrong. For beginners who might not know what each step means it’s simple. The writing process always has been the main source on me having an effective paper. I never had a strong passion for writing in my high school and junior high days so when I learn the writing process it would a huge help for me getting through my papers I used to do. I know college may be a little more complex on how well the papers have to be written. Has I continue to go through my college life I hope that I grow as a writer and learn as much new things as possible.

 

Burr to Hamilton, June 18, 1804

N York 18 June 1804

Sir,

I send for your perusal a letter signed Ch. D. Cooper which, though apparently published some time ago, has but very recently come to my knowledge. Mr. Van Ness, who does me the favor to deliver this, will point out to you that clause of the letter to which I particularly request your attention.

You must perceive, Sir, the necessity of a prompt and unqualified acknowledgement or denial of the use of any expressions which could warrant the assertions of Dr. Cooper.

I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

1. Burr

Hamilton to Burr, June 20, 1804

N York 20 June 1804

Sir:

I have maturely reflected on the subject of your letter of the 18th Instant, and the more I have reflected, the more I have become convinced that I could not without manifest impropriety make the avowal or disavowal which you seem to think necessary.

The clause pointed out by Mr. Van Ness is in these terms: “I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr.”[1] To endeavor to discover the meaning of this declaration, I was obliged to seek in the antecedent part of the letter for the opinion to which it referred, as having been already disclosed. I found it in these words: “Genl. Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared in substance that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of Government.” The language of Dr. Cooper plainly implies that he considered this opinion of you, which he attributes to me, as a despicable one; but he affirms that I have expressed some other still more despicable; without, however, mentioning to whom, when or where. ‘Tis evident that the phrase “still more despicable” admits of infinite shades from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended. Or how should I annex any precise idea to language so vague?

 

 

 

Between Gentlemen despicable and still more despicable[2] are not worth the pains of a distinction. When, therefore, you do not interrogate me as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed to me, I must conclude that you view it as within the limits to which the animadversions[3] of political opponents, upon each other, may justifiably extend; and

 

consequently as not warranting the idea of it which Dr. Cooper appears to entertain. If so, what precise inference

 

 

could you draw as a guide for your future conduct, were I to acknowledge that I had expressed an opinion of you, still more despicable[4] than the one which is particularized? How could you be sure that even this opinion had exceeded the bounds which you would yourself deem admissible between political opponents?

 

 

But I forbear further comment on the embarrassment to which the requisition you have made naturally leads.[5] The occasion forbids a more ample illustration, though nothing would be more easy than to pursue it.

Repeating that I can not reconcile it with propriety to make the acknowledgment or denial you desire, I will add that I deem it inadmissible on principle, to consent to be interrogated as to the justness of the inferences which may be drawn by others, from whatever I may have said of a political opponent in the course of a fifteen years competition. If there were no other objection to it, this is sufficient, that it would tend to expose my sincerity and delicacy

injurious imputations from every person who may at any time have conceived that import of my expressions differently from what I may then have intended, or may afterwards recollect.[6]

 

I stand ready to avow or disavow promptly[7] and explicitly any precise or definite opinion which I may be charged with having declared to any gentleman. More than this cannot fitly be expected from me; and especially it cannot reasonably be expected that I shall enter into an explanation upon a basis so vague as that which you have adopted. I trust upon more reflection you will see the matter in the same light with me. If not, I can only regret the circumstances and must abide the consequences.

The publication of Dr. Cooper was never seen by me ‘till after the receipt of your letter.

Sir, I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

1. Hamilton

Burr to Hamilton, June 21, 1804

N York 21 June, 1804.

Sir,

Your letter of the 20th inst. has been this day received. Having considered it attentively, I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to value.[8]

Political opposition can never absolve gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor and the rules of decorum. I neither claim such privilege nor indulge it in others.

The common sense of mankind affixes to the epithet adopted by Dr. Cooper the idea of dishonor. It has been publicly

 

 

applied to me under the sanction of your name. The question is not whether he has understood the meaning of the word or has used it according to syntax and with grammatical accuracy, but whether you have authorized this application either directly or by uttering expression or opinion derogatory to my honor.[9] The time “when” is in your own

 

knowledge but no way material to me, as the calumny[10] has now just been disclosed so as to become the subject of my notice and as the effect is present and palpable.

 

Your letter has furnished me with new reasons for requiring a definite reply[11].

I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

1. Burr

Hamilton to Burr, June 22, 1804

N York 22 June 1804

Sir,

Your first letter, in a style too peremptory, made a demand, in my opinion, unprecedented and unwarrantable.[12] My answer, pointing out the embarrassment, gave you an opportunity to take a less exceptionable course. You have not

 

 

chosen to do it, but by your last letter, received this day, containing expressions indecorous and improper[13],

 

 

 

 

you have increased the difficulties to explanation[14], intrinsically incident to the nature of your application.

If by a “definite reply” you mean the direct avowal or disavowal required in your first letter, I have no other answer to give than that which has already been given. If you mean anything different admitting of greater latitude, it is requisite you should explain.[15]

I have the honor to be, Sir
Your Obdt. S^t

1. Hamilton

 

Van Ness to Pendleton[16], June 26, 1804

Sir,

The letter which you yesterday delivered me and your subsequent communication in Col. Burr’s opinion evince no disposition on the part of Genl. Hamilton to come to a satisfactory accommodation. The injury complained of and the

 

reparation expected are so definitely expressed in his (Col. B.’s) letter of the 21st Inst. that there is not perceived a necessity for further explanation on his part[17]. The difficulty that would result from confining the inquiry to any particular times and occasions must be manifest. The denial of a specified conversation only, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used. When and where injurious expressions and opinions have been uttered by Genl. Hamilton must be best known to him and of him only does Col. Burr think it proper to enquire.

No denial or declaration will be satisfactory unless it be general so as to wholly exclude the idea that rumors derogatory to Col. Burr’s honor can have originated with Genl. Hamilton or have been fairly inferred from anything he has said. A definite reply to a requisition of this nature is demanded in Col. Burr’s letter of the 21st Inst. This being refused, invites the alternative alluded to in Genl. H.’s letter of the 20th Inst. It was demanded by the position in which

 

the controversy was placed by Genl. H. on the 22nd Inst., and I was immediately furnished with a communication demanding a personal interview[18].

The necessity of this measure has not in the opinion of Col. Burr been diminished by the General’s last letter or any subsequent communication which has been received and I am again instructed to deliver you a message as soon as

 

it may be convenient for you to receive it. I beg, therefore, you will have the politeness to inform me at what hour I shall wait on you.

Your most obt. & very hum. Servt.

1. P. Van Ness

[19]

[1] Is the letter about Hamilton

[2] Hamilton just mentions the implications of “still more despicable” but then he says that those implications do not matter. Why does he mention it in the first place?

 

[3] Means criticism

[4] Uses the phrase “still more despicable” again

[5]  Saying this make it seem like he is saying that the statement was nothing bad

[6] .  It seems like he keeps claiming that his statements were taken the wrong way, but he refuse to say what he meant

[7]  Earlier he said that he could not avow or disavow the opinion statement burr asked him to look at

[8] I agree his letter seemed very insincere

[9] Even though I agree with Burr, is he really allowed to personally question Hamilton about his statement? Is Hamilton not replying because of legal problems?

[10]  Meaning: the act of damaging the good reputation of someone

[11]   Burr says this because Hamilton did claim that he knew what he meant when he said the statement that Burr asked about

[12] In my opinion, Burr’s “demand” was very professional and sincere. His language seemed appropriate (unlike Hamilton’s language)

 

[13] He keeps taking offense to Burr’s letter and claiming that they are “improper” and “unwarrantable”, but Burr’s letters are very

[14] Hamilton also claims that he is finding it hard to explain but never provides any explanation for what Burr is asking about

[15] Hamilton is probably trying to find excuses not to answer Burr because what he meant in the statement would make him look bad

[16] Who are they?

[17] Does this means is on Burr’s?

[18] Who asked for the personal interview?

[19] Is Pendleton the one dealing with the claims between Burr and Hamilton?

Works cited

 

Washington, G. (1796). George Washington’s Farewell Address.

 

Van Ness, William P. Received by Nathaniel Pendleton, 26 June 1804, New York, New York.

 

Cooper, Charles D. Received by Philip Schuyler, 23 Apr. 1804, Albany, New York

 

Burr, Aaron. “Hamilton to Burr.” Received by Alexander Hamilton, 22 June 1804, New York, New York.

 

Hamilton, Alexander. Burr, Aaron. “Wikisource, the Free Online Library.” Received by Aaron Burr, Wikisource, the Free Online Library, 20 June 1804, en.wikisource.org/wiki/Hamilton–Burr_duel_correspondences.

 

“Alexander Hamilton Chronology.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/alexander-hamilton-chronology/.

Gerson, Michael. “Overcoming Adversity: The Childhood of Alexander Hamilton Page 3.” Varsity Tutors, www.varsitytutors.com/earlyamerica/early-america-review/volume-6/alexander-hamilton-childhood-3.

 

Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, John Jay. “The Federalist Papers.” The Federalist Papers, New York Press, 1787. www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/1786-1800/the-federalist-papers/.

 

“Alexander Hamilton.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2018,        en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton.

 

Presidency.” Journal of the Early Republic, vol. 31, no. 4, Winter2011, pp. 553-598. EBSCOhost, proxy.kennesaw.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=67091090&site=eds-live&scope=site

 

“Competing Visions: Federalists and Democrat-Republicans.” Lumen, Open SUNY Textbooks, courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-ushistory1os2xmaster/chapter/competing-visions-federalists-and-democratic-republicans/.

 

Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, John Jay. “The Federalist Papers.” The Federalist

 

Hamilton, Alexander. “Hamilton–Burr Duel Correspondences.” Received by Aaron Burr, Hamilton–Burr Duel Correspondences, 20 June 1804, en.wikisource.org/wiki/Hamilton–Burr_duel_correspondences.

 

“Kent Family Papers, 1785-1901. .” The Columbine Shooting Case Study, Quartz, www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/archival/collections/ldpd_4078978/index.html.

“The Duel.” Depression-Era Soup Kitchens, Online Highways LLC, 2018, www.u-s-history.com/pages/h494.html.

 

Owen, Diana. “New Media and Political Campaigns.” Oxford Handbooks, Oxford University Press, 2 Apr. 2018, www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199793471.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199793471-e-016.

“Charles D. Cooper.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 June 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_D._Cooper.

“James Kent.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 June 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Kent.

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By: Kelton Dawson

 

We have talked about a lot of great things in this class but the thing that stuck out the most to me is Hamilton life. I say this because I feel like me and Hamilton have similar traits as we grew up. Hamilton was an orphan child and he had to learn a lot of things by himself without no kind of help. I know how hard it to accomplish that is why I say I think me and him relate the most. This is the most interesting thing to me just because I know his pain how it feels to feel like u are alone and nobody is there to support him. I also think we relate just because I know the struggle and how bad u may want to quit but you want to see all the people who talked down on you and show them differently, just to see how they will act when you are doing some that they didn’t get to accomplish in their past life. I also just like Hamilton demeanor on life he put his life on the line just to protect his country even when the people in his country were talking bad about him and they even abandoned him, but instead of holding his pride and not doing anything for his country he decided to be the bigger person and take the lead to make sure his country was well protected. I also love how hard he would care for the blacks and letting them become free and try to make them feel as a citizen in the world they were living in.  those are the many reason I why I think that has been the most interesting topic we have discussed this year so far but I know we will talk about a lot more topics that I may find even more interesting so I’m excited to see what this class holds for the future.

Hamilton And Burr Duel correspondences

          For this annotation project I learned many new things. One of the many things I learned was that you can’t just try and read the articles that you will have to have peer reviews or experts that break down the meaning of the letters, so when I discovered this it gave me a deeper look to the letters and not only did it do that but it also help me to understand the letters more and understand the conflict that these two had with each other. As I went through the different topics the duel between Hamilton and burr were one of the most eye openers to me. As we watched the music videos of Hamilton pass life and learning more about him, was the cause of me picking this documents. Another reason I chose the Hamilton and burr documents because they were the documents that led to Hamilton death. This was very interesting to me because Hamilton seemed like a very interesting person that didn’t bother anybody so I wanted to know why he was killed.

While gaining the knowledge from the letters as I have been reading I take notes of every key thing Hamilton or Burr write that can help me lead to the reason he was murdered. In order to do that I will look at every letter closely and have an open minded and try to think as much as the characters as possible to understand the two difference.  The letters were not only a good source for the case they were also a good source for people that didn’t know much about Hamilton or bur mood to each other and you can see how each of them felt about each other. That is the only progress I have made so far with this project and im excited to understand and learn more as I continue to work on this project.

By: Kelton Dawson

 

During the first act I noticed that the tone and the repetition of how the character act where a major part in the acts mood for each scene and for the characteristics of each character. Many character showed repetition to portray the themes as ambitious and dedication.

Hamilton showed the most traits because he was the main character. Hamilton had the traits as a man who was dedicated at whatever he did. The use of repetition was a major technique for the character the use of how the girl kept repeating she was enough for him and that to not rush the process of writing, because he was always writing the lack of attention he was showing his family was draining the family which caused the household to start having complications. The line in “Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now” is sung by Eliza and in “That Would Be Enough” to try to convince Hamilton to value the people around him, because times is very important in the world, but Hamilton only cares about the war more than anything in the song “non-stop”, Hamilton repeats the main line to Eliza to show her how much extra was needed to be done with the country because they were coming out of the revolution.

In conclusion the letter led to Hamilton and burr finally fighting and causing peace. With Hamilton success of his personal life caused him and his and family to become causes happiness and success to his family. Both of these characters are the prime example of two people with different goals and meanings to life as a whole. The song “Empire State of Mind” was a prime example in self- reinvention and making dreams cone true.

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

June 18, 1804

wiki source, https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Hamilton%E2%80%93Burr_duel_correspondences

 

Hamilton-Burr duel correspondences

Burr to Hamilton, June 18, 1804

N York 18 June 1804

Sir,

I send for your perusal a letter signed Ch. D. Cooper which, though apparently published some time ago, has but very recently come to my knowledge. Mr. Van Ness, who does me the favor to deliver this, will point out to you that clause of the letter to which I particularly request your attention.

You must perceive, Sir, the necessity of a prompt and unqualified acknowledgement or denial of the use of any expressions which could warrant the assertions of Dr. Cooper.

I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

A. Burr

Hamilton to Burr, June 20, 1804

N York 20 June 1804

Sir:

I have maturely reflected on the subject of your letter of the 18th Instant, and the more I have reflected, the more I have become convinced that I could not without manifest impropriety make the avowal or disavowal which you seem to think necessary.

The clause pointed out by Mr. Van Ness is in these terms: “I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr.” To endeavor to discover the meaning of this declaration, I was obliged to seek in the antecedent part of the letter for the opinion to which it referred, as having been already disclosed. I found it in these words: “Genl. Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared in substance that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of Government.” The language of Dr. Cooper plainly implies that he considered this opinion of you, which he attributes to me, as a despicable one; but he affirms that I have expressed some other still more despicable; without, however, mentioning to whom, when or where. ‘Tis evident that the phrase “still more despicable” admits of infinite shades from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended. Or how should I annex any precise idea to language so vague?

Between Gentlemen despicable and still more despicable are not worth the pains of a distinction. When, therefore, you do not interrogate me as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed to me, I must conclude that you view it as within the limits to which the animadversions of political opponents, upon each other, may justifiably extend; and consequently as not warranting the idea of it which Dr. Cooper appears to entertain. If so, what precise inference could you draw as a guide for your future conduct, were I to acknowledge that I had expressed an opinion of you, still more despicable than the one which is particularized? How could you be sure that even this opinion had exceeded the bounds which you would yourself deem admissible between political opponents?

But I forbear further comment on the embarrassment to which the requisition you have made naturally leads. The occasion forbids a more ample illustration, though nothing would be more easy than to pursue it.

Repeating that I can not reconcile it with propriety to make the acknowledgment or denial you desire, I will add that I deem it inadmissible on principle, to consent to be interrogated as to the justness of the inferences which may be drawn by others, from whatever I may have said of a political opponent in the course of a fifteen years competition. If there were no other objection to it, this is sufficient, that it would tend to expose my sincerity and delicacy to injurious imputations from every person who may at any time have conceived that import of my expressions differently from what I may then have intended, or may afterwards recollect.

I stand ready to avow or disavow promptly and explicitly any precise or definite opinion which I may be charged with having declared to any gentleman. More than this can not fitly be expected from me; and especially it can not reasonably be expected that I shall enter into an explanation upon a basis so vague as that which you have adopted. I trust upon more reflection you will see the matter in the same light with me. If not, I can only regret the circumstances and must abide the consequences.

The publication of Dr. Cooper was never seen by me ‘till after the receipt of your letter.

Sir, I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

A. Hamilton

Burr to Hamilton, June 21, 1804

N York 21 June, 1804.

Sir,

Your letter of the 20th inst. has been this day received. Having considered it attentively, I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to value.

Political opposition can never absolve gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor and the rules of decorum. I neither claim such privilege nor indulge it in others.

The common sense of mankind affixes to the epithet adopted by Dr. Cooper the idea of dishonor. It has been publicly applied to me under the sanction of your name. The question is not whether he has understood the meaning of the word or has used it according to syntax and with grammatical accuracy, but whether you have authorized this application either directly or by uttering expression or opinion derogatory to my honor. The time “when” is in your own knowledge but no way material to me, as the calumny has now just been disclosed so as to become the subject of my notice and as the effect is present and palpable.

Your letter has furnished me with new reasons for requiring a definite reply.

I have the honor to be
Your Obdt. S^t

A. Burr

Hamilton to Burr, June 22, 1804

N York 22 June 1804

Sir,

Your first letter, in a style too peremptory, made a demand, in my opinion, unprecedented and unwarrantable. My answer, pointing out the embarrassment, gave you an opportunity to take a less exceptionable course. You have not chosen to do it, but by your last letter, received this day, containing expressions indecorous and improper, you have increased the difficulties to explanation, intrinsically incident to the nature of your application.

If by a “definite reply” you mean the direct avowal or disavowal required in your first letter, I have no other answer to give than that which has already been given. If you mean anything different admitting of greater latitude, it is requisite you should explain.

I have the honor to be, Sir
Your Obdt. S^t

A. Hamilton

Van Ness to Pendleton, June 26, 1804

Sir,

The letter which you yesterday delivered me and your subsequent communication in Col. Burr’s opinion evince no disposition on the part of Genl. Hamilton to come to a satisfactory accommodation. The injury complained of and the reparation expected are so definitely expressed in his (Col. B.’s) letter of the 21st Inst. that there is not perceived a necessity for further explanation on his part. The difficulty that would result from confining the inquiry to any particular times and occasions must be manifest. The denial of a specified conversation only, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used. When and where injurious expressions and opinions have been uttered by Genl. Hamilton must be best known to him and of him only does Col. Burr think it proper to enquire.

No denial or declaration will be satisfactory unless it be general so as to wholly exclude the idea that rumors derogatory to Col. Burr’s honor can have originated with Genl. Hamilton or have been fairly inferred from anything he has said. A definite reply to a requisition of this nature is demanded in Col. Burr’s letter of the 21st Inst. This being refused, invites the alternative alluded to in Genl. H.’s letter of the 20th Inst. It was demanded by the position in which the controversy was placed by Genl. H. on the 22nd Inst., and I was immediately furnished with a communication demanding a personal interview.

The necessity of this measure has not in the opinion of Col. Burr been diminished by the General’s last letter or any subsequent communication which has been received and I am again instructed to deliver you a message as soon as it may be convenient for you to receive it. I beg, therefore, you will have the politeness to inform me at what hour I shall wait on you.

Your most obt. & very hum. Servt.

W. P. Van Ness

 

By: Kelton Dawson

  0My name is Kelton Dawson I’m a business major and I’m anticipated to graduate in the year 2021. I’m from Stockbridge Ga, I don’t really have any summer activities because my time is filled up with football and working out.

My previous experiences with English courses aren’t too bad, but I have noticed that I struggle with the writing part of the communication element. I enjoy the nonverbal element the most because you can be able to understand things and think harder about things that don’t use words. I enjoy that because it makes you work harder to find the exact meaning.  I want to improve more than just the writing element I also would like to improve my oral communication also.

I have never had an experience anything with this course theme, and I have never heard or seen Hamilton. I have no idea on what Hamilton did in the past but from the previous few days of class I can see that he was great man that went through a lot to get to the level he was at. I don’t dislike musical but they are not my most fav thing to focus on. I love hip hop though that is the only thing I listen to I don’t listen to anything.

Outside of class, I grew up in Atlanta and I have played football since I can remember at the age of six years old. I grew up playing football and basketball. People would be surprised at how much football and school are very much alike.

I am very interested in taking this course and finding out more things that I lack knowledge about. I also want to learn how music and the other different deal with this course and theme.