Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Daleks' pursuit of Chen after his threats leaves Steven and Sara unguarded, allowing the Doctor to emerge and seize the opportunity."

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.