Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ruth confronts Maxtible’s alchemical obsession
S4E40
·
The Evil of the Daleks Part 4
To
Maxtible’s defiance provokes Dalek brutality
S4E40
·
The Evil of the Daleks Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Daleks' violent reaction to Maxtible causes Maxtible to rationalize their behavior, highlighting his desperate desire for the transmutation secret."
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.