Mr. James Rushworth is a character in Mansfield Park. He marries Maria Bertram, the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram, but divorces her due to her infidelity.
Biography[]
Courting Maria[]
As he was already looking for a potential bride, Rushworth immediately liked Maria and fancied himself in love[2]. Maria's second eldest brother, Edmund Bertram opposed the match despite the amount of wealth Maria would be marrying into because he felt Rushworth was not very intelligent[2].
Character traits[]
Rushworth is neither witty nor engaging, but there is nothing disagreeable in his manners. Edmund Bertram considers him to be dull and doesn't like to be in his company.
Assets[]
With a large estate in the country, a house in town, and £12,000 a year, Mr. Rushworth is a tremendously wealthy man.