Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Frances' relief at not attending Helen's funeral in Episode 2 directly leads to her anticipatory train ride to meet Tommy in Episode 3."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Frances' palpable relief upon learning that Helen’s funeral isn’t the one she’s attending (cand_evt_scene_8d2967cd09b33900_02) sets the emotional stage for her journey on the train to meet Tommy (cand_evt_scene_772ecff2e70c1a20_01) in Episode 3, reflecting her emotional investment in reconnecting with him despite her denial of attachment.
About Narratively Follows Connections
These events are narratively connected, contributing to the overall story structure.