Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Zoe defeats Karkus through combat and revelation
S6E9
·
The Mind Robber Part 4
To
Zoe defeats Karkus through narrative knowledge
S6E9
·
The Mind Robber Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Karkus's appearance interrupts the Doctor and Zoe's discussion, leading to Zoe recognizing him as a fictional character and disarming him. Links within Act 1."
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.