Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Vicki’s Release and Steven’s Abandonment
S3E8
·
Death of a Spy
To
Vicki’s Release and Cassandra’s Disgrace
S3E8
·
Death of a Spy
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troilus tells Vicki the Greek fleet has sailed away, causing Priam to be pleased with her (Vicki), thus discrediting Cassandra."
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.