Question

discussion questions (these will be discussed during/after the film—if youd like you can write notes here for you to reference during the discussion).

1. many roles are played by actors of color—hamilton, washington, jefferson, burr. what is the artistic purpose behind that casting choice? how might it reshape how we see the founding fathers?

the artistic purpose of casting actors of color as founding fathers is to create an immersive modern relevant retelling of this history that omits...

1. the show uses rap, r&b, and modern slang to tell an 18th - century story. how does updating the sound change our emotional connection to the events?

Explanation:

The question is about analyzing the artistic choices in a show (like "Hamilton") regarding casting and music to understand their impact on perception and emotional connection. This falls under the Arts discipline, specifically in the subfield of Literature (or related arts - based analysis) as it involves analyzing artistic works, their creative choices, and their effects on audience interpretation. The analysis would involve understanding how modern artistic choices (casting, music) in retelling historical stories reshape meaning and emotional engagement, which is a key aspect of literary and artistic analysis.

Answer:

The subfield under Arts (e.g., Literature/Artistic Analysis) best applies, as it involves analyzing the creative and artistic choices in a work (like "Hamilton") and their impact on audience perception and emotional connection.