Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The reaction of Mrs. Briggs jumping overboard leads to Richardson challenging the Daleks, then jumping overboard, followed by Briggs, who dives in to rescue his wife and child."

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.

Related Connections