Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Sarah and Harry's forced deployment into the Vogan mines in Episode 18 sets the stage for the Doctor's later realization that the Cybermen's weakness (gold toxicity) can be exploited in Episode 19."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This connection highlights the escalation of stakes—Sarah and Harry's capture becomes a catalyst for the Doctor's counter-plan, which Lester must participate in despite his initial reluctance.
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.