Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Weng-Chiang’s dismissal of Chang in Episode 4 (cand_evt_scene_b3a479141359669a_1) directly causes Chang’s desperate betrayal in Episode 5, as his abandonment by Weng-Chiang leaves him with no choice but to reveal the fortress."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Chang’s dismissal as a redundant servant (in cand_evt_scene_b3a479141359669a_1) sets up his subsequent betrayal in the opium den. The two events form a causal chain where Weng-Chiang’s pragmatism removes Chang’s purpose, motivating his final act of devotion in reverse — revealing the truth.
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.