Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Kassia submits to Melkur in the Grove
S18E22
·
The Keeper of Traken Part 2
To
Melkur’s taunt turns Doctor’s hope to despair
S18E22
·
The Keeper of Traken Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Kassia's interaction with Melkur in the Grove directly leads to Melkur taunting the Doctor in the 'Melkur' statue, revealing the entity's malevolent awareness and its growing confidence in undermining the Doctor's efforts."
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.