Question

Which of the following is NOT true about Arthur Holmwood?

a) He has just lost his father and his fiancée: True/ False
b) He is the first person whose blood is transfused to Lucy: True/ False
c) He is also a nobleman and inherits the title "Lord Godalming: True/ False"
d) He amuses Lucy while courting her by using slang language: True/ False

Answer 1

Arthur Holmwood in 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker inherits the title 'Lord Godalming' after his father's death, is the first to give Lucy a blood transfusion, but the statement about him losing both his father and fiancée is false as Lucy is initially alive.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the character Arthur Holmwood in the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. Regarding which statement is NOT true about Arthur Holmwood:

• a) He has just lost his father and his fiancée: False. Arthur Holmwood's father has passed away, but his fiancée, Lucy Westenra, is initially alive at the beginning of the story, though severely ill.
• : True. Dr. Seward arranges for multiple blood transfusions to Lucy, including from Arthur.
• c) He is also a nobleman and inherits the title 'Lord Godalming': True. After his father's death, Arthur inherits the title and becomes Lord Godalming.
• in the novel; Arthur is more traditionally depicted as noble and serious.

Therefore, the statement that is NOT true about Arthur Holmwood is 'He has just lost his father and his fiancée' as Lucy is initially alive during the events of the story where Arthur is involved.