Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Steven overhears assassination plot at Abbot's
S3E23
·
The Sea Beggar
To
Gaston disarms Steven in violent distrust
S3E23
·
The Sea Beggar
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Steven overhears of the plan and seeks Nicholas, leading to an angry Gaston to accuses and attack him"
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.