Question

When Washington asks Harmilton to work for him, what song that we have listened

to previously begins to play lightly in the background? Why is this particular song

playing?

Answer 1

The song is called "My Shot"

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, although you did not present the work you are referring to, we can assume, by the context of the question, that you are referring to the musical "Hamilton" which tells about the life and rise of Alexander Hamilton.

During Act 1 of this musical, we can see how Hamilton was a promising soldier during the American revolution, being very fearless and even going so far as to successfully steal cannons from the British army. Hamilton's resourcefulness draws the attention of Washington, the general, who ends up inviting Hamilton to work with him, being his right-hand man. At this point, the song "My Shot" starts playing in the background. This is to emphasize that this is Hamilton's big chance to be important to the cause he fights and to receive the social ascent he's always dreamed of.