Who Lucy Westenra is
Lucy Westenra brings warmth and humour to a story of growing fear. She is lively and affectionate, and her letters to Mina Murray are bright and playful.
What Lucy Westenra wants
Lucy wants to marry the man she loves without causing pain to those she cannot choose. Arthur Holmwood is her favourite, but Dr John Seward and Quincey Morris also ask her to marry them. Her delight at the proposals comes with distress, because she dislikes hurting anyone.
Lucy Westenra and the others in the story
Mina is Lucy's close friend, and the two spend part of the summer together in Whitby. When Lucy begins walking in her sleep, Mina looks for her and brings her safely home. Their friendship gives the early story a sense of ordinary care before danger becomes clear.
How Lucy Westenra changes
After her seaside stay, Lucy grows pale and weak, and Seward cannot explain her illness. He calls his old teacher, Abraham Van Helsing, whose treatment combines medical care with unfamiliar precautions. Lucy's moments of recovery offer hope, while her renewed weakness leaves those watching over her increasingly anxious.
Questions
Who does Lucy Westenra agree to marry?
Lucy agrees to marry Arthur Holmwood, who is her favourite among her three suitors.
Who are Lucy Westenra's other suitors?
Dr John Seward and Quincey Morris also propose to Lucy. Both remain her friends after she chooses Arthur.
How is Lucy Westenra related to Mina Murray?
Lucy and Mina are close friends. They exchange letters, and Mina cares for Lucy when her sleepwalking returns in Whitby.