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Jefferson’s declaration has a clear logical flow of narration and uses universal appeal as a start. When he claims that “all men are created equal,” it clearly states one view that we cannot deny, which is that we are free to speak of our minds. Secondly, he starts to use facts to prove his points, such as pointing out the wrongful acts of King George to support his ultimate point: America should be leaving Great Britain.

The first thought that occurred to me is that Jefferson is good at persuading. He not only starts with an appeal on human welfare, he also mentions human rights on “ he was waged cruel war against human nature itself…”(in p.358 last paragraph.) The objective of his writing is quite clear, that he makes people think they need to take action and fight the situation where Britain is still holding regime over America. His words are persuasive, yet rational, and by using the same pattern when he is accusing England it is easy for people to understand his point. 

Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton

In the musical, Hamilton, Jefferson may seem to be the antagonist; however, in lots of similar details, we can still see that he has the ideal and he is constantly working for a better nation. His ideal is also seen in the readings, that people are granted the right, and they have the responsibility to stand up for themselves to the reality. Just like the way he stands up for France in “Cabinet Battle #2,” what he considers is not the money or the winning or losing but the justice to be free.