Ivanhoe Movie Guide
Each of the characters of this movie, based on the 1819 novel by Sir Walter Scott,
shows some aspects of chivalry in England in 1194. Next to each name, please write
down at least one chivalrous act performed by the character (Note: even the villains
perform acts of chivalry).
SAXONS:
Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight who went to Crusades.
Cedric of Rotherwood, Ivanhoe’s father
Lady Rowena, Ivanhoe’s love, Cedric’s ward
Athelston, a noble Saxon, betrothed to Rowena
Wamba, Cedric’s nephew and fool
NORMANS:
Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert
Sir Maurice de Bracey
Baron Reginald Front-de-Boeuf
The Black Knight
JEWS:
Isaac of York, a merchant & moneylender
Rebecca, his daughter & a healer