Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Odysseus deploys Cyclops as spy
S3E6
·
Temple of Secrets
To
Odysseus ambushes Steven in the camp
S3E6
·
Temple of Secrets
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Cyclops's report about "another stranger" informs Odysseus, enabling him to ambush Steven and suspect him of being allied with the Doctor."
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.