Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Zoe learns the truth about Smythe (beat_eb2e2b9eff3397ea), and then locates the keys under Smythe's pillow, securing them and leaving (beat_45001e52a887a3d6)."

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.