Narrative Web
Escalation strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Swann pressing Salamander for the details about their destination to the surface and asking about the potential of more people from underground coming tot he surface to improve living conditions (despite Salamander's risk clams) escalates Salamander's murderous intent. He decides to kill Swann."

About Escalation Connections

B raises the stakes established in A. The conflict intensifies, the pressure increases, the consequences grow more severe. The ratchet tightens.