Ullswater is one out of 16 major lakes in England's lake district. This river has a ribbon shaped which was formed by glaciers carving into the rock underneath while the ice melted. This lake is also the second largest and the second deepest lake in England's lake district. This lake is monitored and studied closely, and research has found that the water quality is often stable and that heavy rains can affect the level of the lake, causing it to be significantly higher at times. Of course, Ullswater also was a beloved place by William Wordsworth as the daffodils he found by this lake inspired his poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." In the past, he would also take his friends and sister walking in this area.

By writing about nature in such an admirable way, Wordsworth is choosing to write about something that brings him joy whenever he finds himself in a dark place of mind. In life, we all have to find our ways to cope with upsetting feelings. By writing about something that brings happiness, Wordsworth is finding a way to feel calm and at peace. Whether we are stuck in dark feelings or not, it is still important to find enjoyment throughout our lives. Wordsworth often went on walks with his friends and sister in the places he loved, and this was one way in which he could enjoy his life. Being human is also finding inspiration and beauty in things, and perhaps writing about this beauty so one could always remember the joy one has found; even in something as seemingly simple as a bed of daffodils by the lake. 

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