The romantic period was a reaction against the enlightenment, rationalism, and physical materialism. Many poets revolved their writings around major themes such as the profound love of nature, interest in the metaphysical world, or they emphasized their work on imagination and emotion. William Wordsworth, a romantic poet, chose to base his brilliant career on his unconditional love of nature. "Resolution and Independence," written by William Wordsworth in 1802, exemplifies Wordsworth's appreciation and love for nature through its style, imagery and language. Because he grew up in the Lake District of northwestern England he learned to love and feel inspired by nature, thus providing solid ground for his strongly supported themes.

The language Wordsworth chooses to use in "Resolution and Independence" demonstrates the romantic style because it shows his admiration and understanding of nature and its limitless boundaries. At times Wordsworth also used imagery to explain a feeling he explored...