Walter C. Dornez
Walter C. Dornez
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ウォルター・Cクム・ドルネーズヘルシング家執事
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| Personal Description | |
| Aliases | Walter |
| Affiliations | The Major |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human (formerly) Vampire (Artificial) |
| Age | 14 (The Dawn) 69 (Hellsing) |
| Manga Debut | Hellsing: Volume 1 |
| OVA Debut | Hellsing: Ultimate I |
Walter C. Dornez
Japanese Name:ウォルター・C・ドルネーズ (Worutā Kumu Dorunēzu)
Role:Hellsing Family Butler, “Angel of Death,” major supporting character turned antagonist
Aliases:Angel of Death 《死神, Shinigami》
Affiliations:Hellsing Organization (formerly), Millennium
Voice Actors:
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Émile Durkheim
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| Born |
David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Walter appears as a tall, slender, dignified man in his sixties, known for his refined manners and butler attire. He is usually dressed in a formal suit and gloves, which complements his role as the Hellsing family’s butler. When shown in his younger years, Walter appears vigorous, sharp, and somewhat imposing, reflecting the precision and skill of a former operative with an agile build and dark, calculating eyes.
With blood streaking down his face and a cigarette casually held between his lips, Walter C. Dornez exudes a chilling calm, embodying both elegance and lethal precision in the heat of battle.
Personality
Initially, Walter is shown as loyal, dutiful, and fiercely protective of the Hellsing family, especially Integra, whom he serves with devotion. Known for his poise and discipline, he exudes a calm and refined demeanor, fully embracing his role as a caretaker and retainer. However, his darker, more ruthless side emerges in battle, where he takes pleasure in wielding his lethal skills. His betrayal later reveals a complex character driven by a desire to retain his former power and glory, culminating in a shift from loyal retainer to antagonist.
Background and Story
Walter’s history with the Hellsing Organization dates back decades. Known as the “Angel of Death,” he served in active duty as a formidable operative, taking on the organization’s enemies with skill and precision. His razor-sharp wires became his signature weapon, a testament to his mastery of assassination techniques. Walter was a close confidant of Sir Integra and shared a respectful, albeit complex, bond with Alucard.
Later, in a surprising twist, Walter betrays the Hellsing Organization, aligning himself with Millennium, a Nazi paramilitary group dedicated to creating a new breed of super soldiers. This choice is attributed to his longing to regain his youth and combat prowess, which Millennium offers through their technology. His desire for power and obsession with his former strength ultimately drive him into a tragic and destructive path.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Integra Hellsing
As Integra’s butler and protector, Walter holds her in high regard, acting as both a caretaker and father figure. His betrayal is especially painful for Integra, as she had come to rely on his guidance and loyalty.
Alucard
Walter shares a mutual respect with Alucard, and the two fight together on numerous occasions. However, his later actions reveal a desire to surpass Alucard, seeing him as both a respected ally and a rival.
Millennium
Driven by his desire for restored youth and power, Walter forms an alliance with Millennium. However, his relationship with them is ultimately self-serving, and he sees the organization as a means to achieve his own ends.
Abilities and Skills
Walter’s skill with razor-sharp wires, which he manipulates with precision, earned him the moniker “Angel of Death.” These wires are capable of slicing through nearly any material, allowing him to decimate his opponents with ease. Walter combines his weapons with extraordinary agility, speed, and strength, making him a force to be reckoned with even against supernatural enemies. His expertise in assassination techniques and battlefield strategy further complements his deadly skill set.
Character Development
Walter’s journey from loyal servant to antagonist is marked by his struggle with aging and a fixation on regaining his lost power. His transition to Millennium underscores his underlying discontent with his role as a butler, as he longs for the days when he fought on the frontlines as a lethal operative. This pursuit of power ultimately leads him to betray those he once cared for, culminating in a tragic fall from grace. His complex motivations add depth to his character, illustrating the dangers of an unchecked desire for youth and strength.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Walter’s nickname, “Angel of Death,” reflects both his lethal skill set and the merciless side he displays in combat.
★ His betrayal of the Hellsing Organization is one of the series’ most shocking twists, revealing a darker side to a character who was once a trusted ally.
★ Despite his villainous turn, Walter’s character remains sympathetic, as his motivations stem from human fears and insecurities about aging and loss of strength.