• Audre Lorde’s “The Fourth of July” The 4th of July is a holiday commemorating the adaptation of the “Declaration of Independence”. What is the significance of the title of Audre Lorde’s essay? What is the connection between the “Declaration of Independence” and Lorde’s personal narrative? What is Lorde implying about the “Declaration of Independence” as it relates to her own experiences in America Focus on education and reinforcements of myths. 2 sources should audre lorde “ fourth of july and frederick douglass “ the meaning of july fourth for the negro.