Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Valeyard reveals his plan to control the Matrix
S23E14
·
The Ultimate Foe Part 2
To
Doctor ensnared in Valeyard's illusion
S23E14
·
The Ultimate Foe Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Valeyard's first appearance (beat_dfd14a33685e8262) directly precipitates his explicit revelation of intent to eliminate the Doctor and control the Matrix (beat_08ec3bb6beb460df), establishing his malevolent agenda."
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.