Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's failed attempt to discredit Zaroff in Episode 20 directly leads to his defiance in Episode 21, where he is imprisoned and challenges Zaroff's authority more confrontatively."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's rejection by Thous in Episode 20 forces him toward more direct action in Episode 21, where he defies Zaroff without relying on Thous' support.
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.