The song “It’s Quiet Uptown” is about how Philip’s death affected Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, but the majority of the song is sung by Angelica and the ensemble, and Eliza only sings 3 words in the entire song. Why do you think Lin-Manuel Miranda made this choice? Would the moment have the same emotional impact on the audience if we heard more from Alexander and Eliza?

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The song “It’s Quiet Uptown” is about how Philip’s death affected Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, but the majority of the song is sung by Angelica and the ensemble, and Eliza only sings 3 words in the entire song.  Why do you think Lin-Manuel Miranda made this choice?  Would the moment have the same emotional impact on the audience if we heard more from Alexander and Eliza?