Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Security detains Doctor against will
S20E5
·
Snakedance Part 1
To
Doctor declares real danger of the Mara
S20E5
·
Snakedance Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ambril's dismissal of the Legend of the Return as 'pure superstitious nonsense' directly sets up the Doctor's later revelation that the legend is real. This misdirection creates tension as the Doctor contradicts accepted 'scientific' belief."
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.