Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Jo’s Defiance and the Doctor’s Escape Plan
S8E8
·
The Mind of Evil Part 4
To
Master secures Mailer’s allegiance for missile heist
S8E8
·
The Mind of Evil Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Doctor and Jo escape resulting directly in setting the stage for the Master's plan to advance."
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.