Aaron Burr (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Burr's 3 main characteristics
Burr's 3 main characteristics
Cautious, measured, & envious of Hamilton
Burr's 'Talk less, smile more' quote meaning
Burr's 'Talk less, smile more' quote meaning
Strategic & guarded approach to life
Burr's 'I'm willing to wait for it' meaning
Burr's 'I'm willing to wait for it' meaning
Patience & belief in playing the long game
How Burr's character develops
How Burr's character develops
Growing frustration & jealousy watching Hamilton rise
When Burr's envy peaks
When Burr's envy peaks
Election of 1800
Burr's quote during 1800 election
Burr's quote during 1800 election
Hamilton is out of control
Culmination of Burr's development
Culmination of Burr's development
Challenges Hamilton to a duel
What drives Burr to duel Hamilton
What drives Burr to duel Hamilton
Anger, desperation, desire to reclaim control
Burr's 2 roles in the story
Burr's 2 roles in the story
Narrator & Hamilton's antagonist
Burr's role in the climax
Burr's role in the climax
Ends Hamilton's life
Burr's quote after the duel
Burr's quote after the duel
The world was wide enough for both Hamilton and me
What Burr's post-duel quote shows
What Burr's post-duel quote shows
Regret & tragic consequences of rivalry
What Burr's story represents
What Burr's story represents
Dangers of envy & consequences of fear/resentment
Burr's arc as cautionary tale about
Burr's arc as cautionary tale about
Waiting too long & bitterness from missed opportunities
How Burr contrasts with Hamilton
How Burr contrasts with Hamilton
Cautious nature clashes with Hamilton's boldness