Narrative Web
Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Stirling's holding Susan captive (beat_8e5d991f6fa80279) directly causes Ian and Barbara to agree to Stirling's dangerous plan (beat_7502b93291ef8879) to infiltrate The Sinking Ship for Susan's rescue."

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.

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