Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Steven and Sara's decision to scout the Dalek city in Episode 20 leads directly to their capture by the Daleks in Episode 21, as their reconnaissance mission inadvertently results in their exposure."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's pivot to a reconnaissance mission in Episode 20 (after being stranded) sets Sara and Steven on a path that ends in their capture in Episode 21. This demonstrates the unintended consequences of their earlier plan, escalating the narrative from exploration to peril.
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.