Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian Volunteers for Solo Thal Warning Mission
S1E8
·
The Ambush
To
Susan forces the group to intervene
S1E8
·
The Ambush
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor initially reluctant, is convinced, and the group agrees that Ian will proceed alone to warn the Thals, balancing risk and responsibility and setting up a narrative split."
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.