Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Khan reveals Tegana’s treachery and commands Marco’s loyalty test
S1E19
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Mighty Kublai Khan
To
Barbara challenges Marco’s trust in Tegana
S1E19
·
Mighty Kublai Khan
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Khan revealing Noghai's army at Karakorum, directs him to command Marco to bring Tegana to him, which informs everyone about Tegana's potential treason."
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.