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How does the relationship between Dorothea Brooke and Will Ladislaw end?
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The relationship between Dorothea Brooke and Will Ladislaw culminates in their marriage. Initially, Dorothea is married to Edward Casaubon, an older scholar. Casaubon becomes jealous of Dorothea's friendship with his idealistic cousin, Will Ladislaw, and forbids Ladislaw from visiting. After Casaubon's death, Dorothea discovers his will stipulates she will be disinherited if she marries Ladislaw. Despite this threat of scandal, Dorothea and Ladislaw eventually fall in love and marry. Ladislaw later pursues a political career, and Dorothea finds contentment in their union, believing her sacrifices contribute to the greater good.1