Write a story about a character born on the Fourth of July and explore how this coincidence shapes his/her life.
Being born on a national holiday, specifically on the day celebrating independence and freedom, could endow your character with a unique perspective and life journey. Maybe he/she feels predestined for greatness, overly pressured to be patriotic, or is simply ambivalent about the coincidence. Explore how this irony shapes their personality, ambitions, relationships and identity in a society that highly values Independence Day. This prompt will drive you to question identity formation and the significance of birthdays.
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