Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Zoe wondering about the Krotons' motives (beat_d2842b033a516469), plus Selris' hesitation about another war, is what prompts Beta to arrive and announce Thara's plan to destroy the learning machines (beat_3cda84758ec94719), leading the Doctor to suggests the wasteland shortcut."

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.