How does The Portent develop the theme of Art and Expression?

The Portent by George MacDonald develops Art and Expression across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The book emphasizes the role of poetry, song, and storytelling as outlets for emotion and as bridges between inner and outer worlds, as seen in Alice's spontaneous singing, Duncan's verses, and the oral legends that carry cultural and personal meaning.

MacDonald discusses the nature of romance and the importance of truth to human nature in art.