Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Tigilinus's death from poisoned goblet (Episode 14) leads directly to Nero needing a new scapegoat/sacrifice in the arena (Episode 15), creating the Doctor's immediate peril."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The failed poisoning plot's aftermath creates the conditions for Nero's next brutal action against the Doctor, demonstrating escalating consequences of Vicki's interference.
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.