Jefferson Worth is a fictional character from the novel "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," written by Dorothy M. Johnson. He is portrayed as a wealthy and influential landowner in the American West during the late 19th century. Worth embodies the themes of ambition and the complexities of morality in a rapidly changing society. In the story, Jefferson Worth's character is central to the conflict between law and lawlessness. His interactions with other key characters, such as Ransom Stoddard and Tom Doniphon, highlight the struggles of establishing justice and order in a frontier town. Worth's legacy reflects the challenges faced by individuals in the pursuit of the American Dream.