Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Norfolk's dismissive command to Cromwell in Episode 101 ('Come and see me') sets the stage for his explicit recruitment attempt in Episode 102, where Norfolk ambushes Cromwell in the gardens and openly says 'it's a pity you don't work for me.'"
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Norfolk initially treats Cromwell as a lowly servant but later recognizes his value, marking a shift from contempt to calculated co-option. This connection traces Norfolk's evolving strategy: from using Wolsey's fall to humble him, to trying to absorb Cromwell's loyalty for his own faction.
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.