Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"In Episode 203, Rafe reminds Cromwell of having 'stood aside' for Henry at Wolf Hall; in Episode 204, Rafe more assertively advises Cromwell about the Franco-Spanish threat and the strained relationship with Gregory."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Rafe's evolution from a quiet witness of Cromwell's past sacrifices to a confident advisor reflects his growing understanding of Cromwell's vulnerabilities and his own increasing agency in court politics.
About Character Continuity Connections
A character's state in A evolves into their state in B. The same person, changed by time-- tracking how experience shapes identity across the narrative.