Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor's briefing of Mandrell, Cordo, Bisham, and K9 on their roles (beat_2a5613eac7fa7f5c) directly leads to K9's crucial task of opening the valve (beat_869825f4618b28e6) during the rescue mission."

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.