Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Sandstorm traps Susan and Ping-Cho
S1E15
·
The Singing Sands
To
Susan hears Ian’s voice in the storm
S1E15
·
The Singing Sands
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The sandstorm overtaking Susan and Ping-Cho leads to them hearing Ian call out Susan's name while they are wandering in the storm."
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.