Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Henry’s Promotion and Mary’s Defiance
S2E1
·
The Mirror and the Light Episode 1
To
Henry tests Cromwell’s loyalty with Mary
S2E1
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The Mirror and the Light Episode 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Henry's anger at Mary's defiance directly leads to Cromwell promising to convince her, escalating Cromwell's challenges."
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.