Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Castellan’s dismissal of Nyssa’s traitor theory in the Council Chamber leads directly to the issuance of the termination warrant, as Borusa and the Council prioritize the immediate threat over internal investigation. This bureaucratic escalation from failed advocacy to institutional action creates the operational mandate for Maxil to carry out the Doctor’s execution."
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.