Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Zephon's defiance against Chen in Episode 11 foreshadows his failed attempt to shift blame in Episode 12, culminating in his execution."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Zephon's character arc shows his transformation from a cautious accuser to a desperate scapegoat, directly leading to his execution by the Black Dalek.
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.