Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Jones’s scientific discovery in Episode 24 that oil waste triggers mutation in the larvae directly leads to the maggot infestation in the slag heaps and tunnels in Episode 25, forcing Jo and Jones to survive and fight together."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This connection underscores Jo Grant’s transition from a supporting technical role to a survivor in hostile environments, evidenced by her ability to work alongside Jones under duress.
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.