Characters: Arthur Holmwood (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Arthur's inherited title
Arthur's inherited title
Lord Godalming
Lucy Westenra's relationship to Arthur
Lucy Westenra's relationship to Arthur
His fiancée
What Arthur represents in the novel
What Arthur represents in the novel
The ideal Victorian gentleman
Victorian values Arthur embodies
Victorian values Arthur embodies
Honour, duty, and bravery
Catalyst that transforms Arthur
Catalyst that transforms Arthur
Lucy's death
What Arthur gives Lucy during her illness
What Arthur gives Lucy during her illness
Blood transfusion
Arthur's action to destroy vampire Lucy
Arthur's action to destroy vampire Lucy
Drives stake through her heart, then beheads her
Arthur's role in final confrontation
Arthur's role in final confrontation
Vital role as determined leader
Arthur's social class
Arthur's social class
Aristocracy/nobility
What motivates Arthur's sacrifices
What motivates Arthur's sacrifices
Deep love for Lucy
Theme Arthur's journey illustrates
Theme Arthur's journey illustrates
Good versus evil
Arthur's character arc progression
Arthur's character arc progression
Suitor to fiancé to vampire hunter
What beheading Lucy demonstrates
What beheading Lucy demonstrates
Enormous courage and resolve
What blood transfusion shows about Arthur
What blood transfusion shows about Arthur
Selfless devotion and willingness to sacrifice