Ivanhoe Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory

You know how all of the knights in Ivanhoe have something on their shields, some kind of symbol or sign of their identity? The art of keeping track of what those symbols mean is called "heraldry."...

Both Rebecca and Rowena wear veils at various points in the novel to hide their features from the general public. These veils emphasize that both women are modest and shy about their appearance. Wh...

Gurth is Cedric of Rotherwood's slave. He actually wears an iron collar around his neck like a dog – it's even got a tag with his owner's name on it. After Gurth and Wamba help Cedric escape Torq...