Escalation
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Donna Claims Her Surplus
S1E6
·
Mr. Willis of Ohio
To
Janice's Seat — Willis's Grief and the Swing Vote
S1E6
·
Mr. Willis of Ohio
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Toby's dismissal of concerns about Joe Willis sets up the later confrontation where Willis asserts his independence."
About Escalation Connections
B raises the stakes established in A. The conflict intensifies, the pressure increases, the consequences grow more severe. The ratchet tightens.