Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Carstairs Warns of Smythe’s Brutality
S6E35
·
The War Games Part 1
To
Doctor’s diplomacy fails under Barrington’s suspicion
S6E35
·
The War Games Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor attempts to negotiate their release (beat_dbefae68206984b6) but Barrington orders a sentry to stop him (beat_49cbbc44f1e8280f)."
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.