Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Daleks' agreement to use Steven and Sara as bait directly leads to Chen broadcasting an ultimatum to the Doctor - establishing the core conflict of the episode."

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.