Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor orders Leela to flee the lamp room
S15E4
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Horror of Fang Rock Part 4
To
Doctor fires lighthouse weapon at alien ship
S15E4
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Horror of Fang Rock Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's instructions to Leela to run for safety and not look back (beat_39b8658361c55811) immediately precedes his activation of the lamp (beat_2197c0a198cc33e0), showing the direct cause-and-effect of his plan."
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.