Fabula
Narrative Connection
Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Vaughn's weakening control over Rutlidge prompts him to forcefully command Rutlidge to come to his office, and is a direct escalation of Vaughn's tactics to maintain control."

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.