Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Cromwell escorts Anne to the Tower
S2E1
·
The Mirror and the Light Episode 1
To
Henry marries Jane Seymour privately
S2E1
·
The Mirror and the Light Episode 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Anne's execution allows Henry to marry Jane Seymour, setting in motion the need for a male heir, which forms the backdrop of the King's decision-making and his demands of Cromwell."
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.
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Foreshadowing
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