Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Nero Orders Ian and Barbara’s Capture
S2E15
·
Inferno
To
Nero uses Barbara as human shield
S2E15
·
Inferno
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian and Delos's attempt to fight the guards in the arena (beat_9866aba2a2e10138) directly leads to their failed escape with Barbara and her subsequent capture (beat_2eeb7728b5dd33f6)."
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.