Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Saladin Exposes El Akir’s Deception
S2E22
·
The Lion
To
William’s Sacrifice Secures Barbara’s Fate
S2E22
·
The Lion
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Saladin exposing the deception (beat_0e023ac8481246ed) forces Sir William to reveal his true identity (beat_f1d8a4010c83f48f) and plead for Barbara's safety."
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.