IVANHOE
FICTIONAL
HISTORICAL
RELIGION
LOVE
Rowena is a Rowena is Ivanhoe's true love in the novel. She is a loyal and supportive partner of Ivanhoe.
Rebecca, another female character in the novel who is Jewish. She is also a love interest of of Ivanhoe in the novel.
The story is set in medieval England, where Christianity was the dominant religion, and the conflict between Christians and Jews is a central theme.
Other characters in the novel also place a high value on honor, such as the villainous Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert, who is obsessed with maintaining his reputation and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
HONOR
CHARACTERS
Robin Hood: While the historical existence of Robin Hood is debated, he is a popular figure in English folklore and is depicted in Ivanhoe as a skilled archer and outlaw who fights against Prince John's oppressive rule.
Isaac of York: Isaac is a Jewish moneylender who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Saxons and Normans.
Prince John: John was Richard's younger brother and served as regent while Richard was away on crusade.
King Richard the Lionheart: Richard I was the king of England
Saladin: Saladin was a Muslim military leader who fought against the Crusaders, including Richard the Lionheart.
SYMBOLS
The Black Knight: A mysterious figure who appears throughout the novel, representing chivalry and honor. It is later revealed that he is actually King Richard in disguise.
The Crusades: A symbol of religious fervor and the conflict between Christianity and Islam, which plays a major role in the novel's plot and themes.