Ivanhoe
What do Ivanhoe’s words reveal about the disparity he perceives between Rebecca’s and his religious beliefs?
Read the excerpt from Ivanhoe.
“By the soul of Hereward!” replied the knight impatiently, “thou speakest, maiden, of thou knowest not what. Thou wouldst quench the pure light of chivalry, which alone distinguishes the noble from the base, the gentle knight from the churl and the savage; which rates our life far, far beneath the pitch of our honor; raises us victorious over pain, toil, and suffering, and teaches us to fear no evil but disgrace. Thou art no Christian, Rebecca; and to thee are unknown those high feelings which swell the bosom of a noble maiden when her lover hath done some deed of emprise which sanctions his flame.”
What do Ivanhoe’s words reveal about the disparity he perceives between Rebecca’s and his religious beliefs?
A. His words reveal that because Rebecca is Jewish, she can never comprehend the value and honor that Christ felt giving his life to save the rest of the people, much like a knight does.
B. His words reveal that although Rebecca might understand a knight’s fear of disgrace, she is incapable of sharing in noble feelings regarding knightly accomplishments.
C. His words reveal his perspective that Rebecca is incapable of sharing his beliefs because she is nothing but a servant and is not Christian.
D. His words reveal his feelings that Rebecca could never understand the importance of nobility, honor, and glory because she is not a Christian.
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