Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"After Ian rescues Susan, Ixta's confusion over their escape leads Tlotoxl to order him to frame Ian for attacking Autloc."

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.