Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Norfolk's attempt to save his noble house by distancing from the Boleyns (S1E6) parallels Pole's attempt to invoke an old 'bargain' (S2E1), as both noblemen try to leverage past relationships with Cromwell to protect their families' standing."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Cromwell's dismissive treatment of both Norfolk and Pole shows his consistent pattern after Anne's removal: he no longer needs to accommodate aristocratic factions because he has secured the king's trust.
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.