Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Master torments Doctor and Paterson
S26E13
·
Survival Part 2
To
Doctor's dangerous ploy fails against Master
S26E13
·
Survival Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Master's initial deadly game with Paterson (throwing the shiny ball) directly leads to the Doctor's intervention attempt, revealing his control over the Cheetahs and the Doctor's resourcefulness in trying distraction tactics."
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.