Van Helsing - Crooke... -

: Represents the "mad scientist" trope common in Victorian gothic horror. ⚔️ Key Points of Contrast Abraham Van Helsing Thomas Crooke Motivation Protection of the innocent Pursuit of forbidden knowledge Tools Sacred items & Medicine Occult rituals & Alchemy Morality Devout and Altruistic Amoral and Obsessive Legacy The Hero of Dracula The cautionary ghost of the occult

: Combines blood transfusions and science with garlic, crucifixes, and holy bread. Van Helsing - Crooke...

: Where Van Helsing seeks to protect humanity, Crooke often seeks to harness or understand forbidden power for personal gain. : Represents the "mad scientist" trope common in