Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Romana secures the path to the Doctor
S18E8
·
Meglos Part 4
To
Doctor and Meglos clash in Security Hold
S18E8
·
Meglos Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Romana’s initiative to send K9 neutralize the guard and break into the cell (Act 3) is directly prompted by Romana’s earlier emotional reaction to seeing the Doctor dragged aboard (Act 2). Her concern fuels the rescue mission that frees them and sets up the climax."
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.