Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Kurt Gantry's sacrifice in Episode 10 (forcing Bret Vyon to flee) creates a narrative hinge where Bret becomes a pivotal ally in Episode 11, joining Steven and the Doctor's mission to infiltrate the Dalek city."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Kurt's self-sacrifice in Episode 10 directly enables Bret's continued presence in Episode 11, where he plays a key role in rescuing Zephon and securing the ship for escape, tying the episodes thematically and narratively.
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.