In both “Non-Stop” and “That Would Be Enough,” Lin-Manuel Miranda conveys success as an idea that can control the actions of people. He shows that it can make some people feel like the amount of success shows their self-worth and value. To get to the top, it does not come without problems; it can create strained relationships and differing views to arise within groups of people. These songs show that success can cause contention and is a motivational aspect for people, and that it is neither a wholly good or a wholly bad thing; along the way, it will mean going through both of these, possibly being problematic.
One way that success is shown is through the usage of phrases that show how some people take success as a motivational aspect, when
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/ Look at where you started. / The fact that you’re alive is a miracle. / Just stay alive, that would be enough” (page 63, line 25-29, “That Would Be Enough”). The first two sentences begin similarly with “Look at where you started,” and the use of “you” shows it is referring to one person causing it to be more personal to the character. The first part of the final sentence is easily structured, and has a tone that is pleading to the person it is talking to. These lines are also repeated in “Non-Stop,” showing the importance of this idea. Together, this shows that success causes problems and disputes between relationships, and that it causes some to think success defines who they …show more content…
The rhyme between “wife” and “life” shows the connection between the two things it is referencing. Together, this shows how success can cause discontentment by thinking that success defines who someone is as a