Literary notes about Expound (AI summary)
The term "expound" is frequently employed in literature to denote the act of elucidating, interpreting, or elaborating upon ideas and texts with careful detail. It appears in a range of contexts—from clarifying legal arguments or philosophical doctrines, as seen when Plato’s work is discussed [1], to interpreting religious parables and sacred mysteries in canonical texts [2][3]. Authors also use the word to highlight the speaker’s effort to articulate complex theories or personal insights, as in Shakespeare’s expression of moral undertones [4] or Rousseau’s commitment to expanding his philosophical ideas [5]. Moreover, it serves to suggest the intellectual rigor behind the unpacking of often ambiguous or enigmatic subjects, whether they pertain to poetry, prophecy, or even abstract dreams [6][7].