Critics of the novel have treated it as a romance intended mainly to entertain boys.[7] Ivanhoe maintains many of the elements of the Romance genre, including the quest, a chivalric setting, and the overthrowing of a corrupt social order to bring on a time of happiness.[8] Other critics assert that the novel creates a realistic and vibrant story, idealising neither the past nor its main character.[7][8]
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