Two layers of purpose: First, what is Burr’s purpose in saying these words? Second, what is the playwright’s purpose in opening the song with these lines?

is this a multiple choice question? if so, could i see the answers to give you the right one!

answer; /// slavery should be outlawed in the new country, was part of the initial draft of the declaration of independence, but not part of the final

i think it’s a i hope that right : )