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Arthur Holmwood

Arthur Holmwood is a character from Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula," published in 1897. He is portrayed as a nobleman and a close friend of Lucy Westenra, a central character who falls victim to Count Dracula. Holmwood is depicted as honorable and courageous, ultimately becoming engaged to Lucy. Following her mysterious illness and subsequent transformation, he joins a group of allies, including Professor Van Helsing, in their quest to defeat Dracula. Holmwood represents themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against evil, highlighting the Victorian era's tensions between modern science and supernatural beliefs.