Van Helsing

Van Helsing first appears in the Horror Of Dracula as being superior straight away as the scene within the tavern displays all the males and female glaring towards him showing signs of superiority and authority. Van Helsing is objected as being different to the other characters within this scene as his clothing is more sophisticated unlike the other characters more ordinary/casual dressing. This could be perceived as a higher social class and wealth as his general persona and language used is more desirable.


In addition the film is set in 1958 and therefore any type of doctor was deemed exceptionally intelligent and possessed a high level of authority and power. However this was shortly contradicted by the on-slaughter  of question about his best friend Harker and Dracula which shows a sign of Van Helsing subjecting his power and authority as the Inn keeper had a hinder of hesitation within his voice when both of the names where mentioned alarming Van Helsing.
In addition Van Helsing is perceived as extremely smart as he uses his genuineness to make the other characters unconsciously abide by him therefore he shows traits of being extremely suttley manipulative. Lastly he is also represented as being lightly heroic as he leaves the tavern knowing the risk that is alongside trying to kill Dracula but still braves on for the journey to his castle.


In conclusion Van Helsing is represented as an extremely powerful, superior and slightly manipulative character throughout the film. This has been implemented with the consistent high camera shots of him and most of the characters confining in him which shows a degree of respect and authority. lastly he is deemed to be very persuasive and smart as he made Arthur Holmwood help him for the search for Dracula against his will.