Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Vicky Fleming’s Body Discovered
S2E3
·
Happy Valley S02E03
To
John’s Flashback Reveals Vicky’s Murder
S2E3
·
Happy Valley S02E03
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The discovery of Vicky Fleming's body leads to a flashback where John mutilates the corpse, underscoring his role in the murder and creating dramatic irony for the viewer."
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.
Related Connections
Causal
→ Forensic Breakthrough and PR Crisis
Character Continuity
→ Forensic Breakthrough and PR Crisis
Escalation
→ Forensic Breakthrough and PR Crisis
Callback
← John’s Desperate Plea for Freedom
Causal
← John packs an overnight bag
Causal
← John assigned to Vicky’s autopsy
Character Continuity
← John’s Catalytic Confrontation with Andy’s Words