Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor reveals future history to Edith
S2E38
·
A Battle of Wits
To
Doctor realizes Monk’s deliberate interference
S2E38
·
A Battle of Wits
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor realizes the Monk's presence is not a coincidence, leading him to abruptly leave and confront the Monk."
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.