In "Hurricane," Hamilton uses the weather as a metaphor for his own life.
Characters describe Hamilton’s writing with violent imagery: "He’s a man possessed," "He takes a pen, he writes his own deliverance." How Rap Works in Hamilton Part 2: Metaphor
Look for "The Room Where It Happens"—the metaphor shifts from a physical location to a symbol of political exclusion and the loss of agency. In "Hurricane," Hamilton uses the weather as a
Rap often uses sports or games to describe conflict. Miranda uses to define Burr and The Duel to define Hamilton. Miranda uses to define Burr and The Duel to define Hamilton
In the opening number, Hamilton says, "I am not throwing away my shot." He is talking about his future.
"I’ll write from dawn to dusk / The golden age of the busk."
The most famous metaphor in the show is "my shot." In rap, a "shot" is a multifaceted term: a literal bullet, a chance at success, and a "shot" of alcohol.