In Paragraph 6 Wordsworth contemplates ideas for the poem. He sets off with a positive frame of mind preparing to write, "For such an arduous work, I through myself make rigorous inquisition, the report is often cheering" he seems positive about the challenge he has set himself. We follow the changes within Wordsworth's mind through the lists he includes and the thorough detail he applies "Will settle on some British theme, some old Romantic tale by …showed first 75 words of 1210 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1210 total…theme single and of determined bounds" He feels he can carry on his life story and is clear on his direction. Wordsworth decides he wants to write about his past recapturing his memories and love of Nature. There is a happier mood expressed "my mind hath been revived" he's refreshed and feels he is able to write again. Wordsworth's spirit is revived; the simple language he ends with reflects his new direction and clear mind.