Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Cromwell confronts Catherine Howard’s arrival
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The Mirror and the Light Episode 5
To
Bess reveals Henry’s secret visits to Catherine
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The Mirror and the Light Episode 5
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Norfolk's calculated presentation of Catherine Howard to the court contributes to Cromwell's downfall after Bess reveals that Henry is secretly visiting Catherine Howard, precipitating the ultimate loss of trust and the King's desire for annulment."
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.