Themes Nature and the love of nature are two of Wordsworth's main topics in his poems. They do the same in "Resolution and Independence." Though the poet refers to the old guy in most of the poem, the core focus is the poet and his thoughts. The old man represents society and all its problems but also acts as a guide who helps the young poet see things more clearly. Wordsworth wants to escape from everything that holds him back from living in harmony with nature. He wants to find peace and freedom by doing something about the problems he sees around him. But first he needs resolve, or determination, to turn his ideas into action. This resolution will help him move forward despite the problems he faces. When all else fails, hope is all that keeps anyone going at times like these! Finally, independence is needed to be able to think for yourself instead of following others blindly. It means not being controlled by society or your circumstances and knowing what you want to do with your life. These are just some of the themes discussed by Wordsworth in this poem. There are many more interesting topics to explore!