"Even though we started at the very same time, Alexander Hamilton began to climb”: Positive connotation. Aaron Burr said that Alex was learning quickly in New York and was so successful, he got promotions.
Explanation:
“Why do you always say what you believe? Ev’ry proclamation guarantees free ammunition for your enemies!": Negative connotation. Burr is warning Hamilton that if he continues to say whatever is on his mind, his enemies will use that against him.
