Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor manipulates Zoe’s defiance
S6E43
·
The War Games Part 9
To
Doctor admits sabotage to Villar
S6E43
·
The War Games Part 9
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor winks at Zoe while appearing to reprogram her, indicating his ulterior motives. This sets the stage for the Doctor's reveal that he sabotaged the processing machine to protect Villar."
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.