Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's discovery of the artificial black hole in Episode 17 leads to his abandonment on the ship, which indirectly causes Romana's encounter with the tribute chamber in Episode 18."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's absence forces Romana to rely on the Anethans, leading her into the Nimon's larder. This connection highlights how the Doctor's actions ripple through the narrative.
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.