Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Tegan’s separation from her companions in Episode 17 directly causes her later isolation and fear when she and the Doctor attempt to rescue Turlough in Episode 19. Her prior captivity experience intensifies her emotional state during the rescue mission, shaping her reactions."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The earlier separation (Episode 17) leads to a heightened sense of vulnerability in Episode 19. This causal link explains Tegan’s fear and reliance on Marriner’s guidance during the rescue, as she projects her prior trauma onto the current mission.
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.