Who Rowena is
Rowena is a noblewoman whose marriage matters to more than her own happiness. She lives under the guardianship of Cedric, a proud Saxon landowner who wants to restore his people's standing. Her ancestry gives her a place in his plans to unite the Saxon cause.
Rowena and the others in the story
Rowena loves Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Cedric's son, whose loyalties and choice of love disappoint his father. Ivanhoe serves King Richard, while Cedric places his hopes in the Saxon cause. Cedric has other marriage plans for Rowena, bringing her wishes into conflict with his political ambitions.
Questions
Who is Rowena in Ivanhoe?
Rowena is Cedric's noble ward, whose ancestry makes her marriage politically important.
Who does Rowena love?
She loves Wilfred of Ivanhoe, the Saxon knight who is Cedric's disinherited son.
Is Rowena Cedric's daughter?
No, Rowena is his ward. Cedric wants her marriage to help unite the Saxons.