While research into Hamilton and the genre of historical fiction as a whole often lends itself to the debate of historical accuracy, this research aims to understand how these historical accuracies impact an individual character’s perception in society. In so doing, this research examines Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton and its presentation of founding father Alexander Hamilton. First, an analysis of the impact historical fiction has on the real world helps us understand historical fiction’s responsibility toward audience perceptions. Then, an analysis of the musical’s framing of the Reynolds Affair and the presentation of the character of Alexander Hamilton as an abolitionist suggests that these misrepresentations serve as a glorification of American history and allow audience members to absolve themselves from any discomfort associated with the establishment of America. Lastly, this research examines Hamilton fan art to determine how audience members connected with figures inside the story of Hamilton; it discovers that, through its desire for a compelling narrative, Hamilton causes many audience members to view historical figures as simply characters inside a story. Findings suggest that Hamilton upholds the mythos of American creation and disguises a whitewashed history behind a multiracial cast, allowing audiences to bask in the ideals of the American dream without the shame of the American past.