Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ulf’s obsession fractures Viking unity
S2E39
·
Checkmate
To
Monk manipulates Vikings into attacking villagers
S2E39
·
Checkmate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ulf's predicament of being tricked by the Monk leads directly to his capture of the Monk. This represents a turning of tables and escalation of conflict."
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.