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What condition in Edward Casaubonās will affects Dorothea Brooke and Will Ladislaw?
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Edward Casaubon's will stipulates that Dorothea Brooke will be disinherited if she marries Will Ladislaw. This provision creates a significant obstacle for their relationship, leading them to initially stay apart due to fear of scandal. Ultimately, they overcome this challenge, fall in love, and marry.1