Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Monk reveals 1066 intervention plan
S2E39
·
Checkmate
To
Doctor dismisses Edith’s offer of help
S2E39
·
Checkmate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Monk's plan to prevent the Viking invasion leads to the Doctor being captured, and then freed by Edith. Edith's actions are partially motivated by the consequences of the Monk's initial plan."
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.