Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Collier and Jackson's discussion of their manipulated state and advance wages leads directly to Turlough's question about the race, which the crew confirms is underway—showing how the Doctor’s questioning unravels the core mystery."

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.

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