Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor’s insistence on Jo’s safety and his suspicion of Dent and the IMC in Episode 17 foreshadows his resistance to the Master’s even greater threat in Episode 20."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Both events show the Doctor opposing those who endanger others for control. The IMC’s greed (Episode 17) foreshadows the Master’s dangerous ambition (Episode 20), reinforcing the idea that unchecked power and deceit are recurring threats the Doctor faces.
About Foreshadowing Connections
A hints at B. The first event plants narrative seeds that pay off later. These connections reward attentive viewers with a sense of inevitability on rewatch.