Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Benton confronts Masters chronal theft
S9E22
·
The Time Monster Part 2
To
Benton thwarts the Master's impersonation then is ambushed
S9E22
·
The Time Monster Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Master’s use of a distraction ('Doctor!') to disarm Benton directly causes his incapacitation, allowing the Master to proceed unopposed with his plan."
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.
Related Connections
Causal
→ Master secures Percival's unwitting consent
Escalation
→ Krasis summons Kronos with forbidden ritual
Causal
← Benton questions suspicious order to leave
Causal
← Master disarms Benton and seizes control
Causal
← Master uses Benton's capture to power …
Foreshadowing
← Krasis summons Kronos with forbidden ritual