Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
The Armor of Work: Catherine’s Deflection and Richard’s Hollow Offer
S1E3
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Happy Valley S01E03
To
The Unraveling: Guilt, Suspicion, and the Weight of Absence
S1E3
·
Happy Valley S01E03
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The tense conversation and Catherine's abrupt departure from the pub links to her arriving home where Clare discloses that Helen had asked if Catherine was discreet because Catherine spoke to someone who works for Nevison. This triggers Catherine's suspicions and unease."
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.