Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ben and Polly’s forced escape
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
To
Ben rescues Polly from pirate ambush
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ben promises to return and save The Doctor, but is delayed when Polly is attacked. This ultimately delays his return due to circumstances beyond his control."
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.