Hamilton · Character
Thomas Jefferson
A rival statesman whose clash with Hamilton over policy and influence turns private scandal into a weapon of public destruction.
supporting
Also known as Jefferson, Mr. Jefferson, Tom Jefferson
First appearance: act ii
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With Alexander Hamilton (rivalry): Fierce ideological adversaries clashing over the direction of the new nation, from finance to foreign policy. With Zekiel (professional): Occasional interactions in political settings,…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Hamilton's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Alexander Hamilton
rivalry · negative
- Zekiel
professional · ambivalent
- John Jay
professional · ambivalent
- Melissa
professional · ambivalent
- Alexander Hamilton
rivalry · negative
- Zekiel
professional · ambivalent
- John Jay
professional · ambivalent
- Alexander Hamilton
rivalry · negative
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See Thomas Jefferson in act ii