Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor uncovers Lon’s corruption and escapes
S20E8
·
Snakedance Part 4
To
Doctor shatters ritual to free Tegan
S20E8
·
Snakedance Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Lon's growing influence by the Mara, first acknowledged by the Doctor, directly leads to his full possession and the catastrophic ritual climax in the Chamber of the Mara."
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.
Related Connections
Escalation
→ Doctor resolves to hunt Dojjen directly
Escalation
→ Doctor absorbs venom to master fear
Callback
← Lon defies the Mara at the …
Causal
← Lon seizes ritual control as preparations …
Causal
← Lon dons corrupted ceremonial attire
Escalation
← Doctor resolves to hunt Dojjen directly
Foreshadowing
← Companions strategize rescue of Tegan