Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Nimons activate doomsday gambit
S17E20
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 4
To
Romana and Sezom face the parasite’s peril
S17E20
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Nimons' discussion of their contingency plan to use Crinoth's energy for escape directly leads Romana and Sezom to realize the catastrophic chain reaction that would destroy the planet. This moment heightens the existential stakes."
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.