Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's decision to linger with Enlightenment in Episode 6 directly enables Tegan's opportunity to seize the TARDIS in Episode 7."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's separation from his companions in the Refreshment Room (Episode 6) leaves Tegan unmonitored, providing the opportunity for her to escape and infiltrate the TARDIS in Episode 7. This separation is a direct cause of Tegan's later decisive action.
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.