Journal Two: Describe the Symbolism in a Scene Using the Costumes and the Set
Journal Prompt (see attached rubric for assessment values)
Objective: To analyze the details of the costumes and set in this clip from the musical Hamilton and connect the symbolic meaning of color, building material, and structural aesthetics.
Watch the clip from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton. (CLIP IN LINK)
How is President and Michelle Obama’s description of America as “…young and scrappy” symbolized in the set?
Why do you think there is symbolism in the set’s background and ‘unfinished’ walls?
What are some noticeable colors in the costumes and what they do symbolize for America?
Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Links to an external site.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5VqyCQV1Tg