Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor's revelation to the Master about the reversed polarity and self-destruct (beat_489f09d5cdb1a770) directly leads to his use of the sonic screwdriver to unlock their cell and search for escape equipment (beat_a1cc109eb2fff2c3)."

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.