# Courage and Truth in Hamilton

> Theme guide for Hamilton by Mary P. Hamlin.

The play centers on Hamilton's courage in publicly confessing his affair to defend his honor and political integrity, emphasizing that true courage is rooted in truth and honorable dealing rather than ego or political expediency.

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