Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Squire’s Sacrifice Enables Escape
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
To
Pike’s Last Stand and the Squire’s Sacrifice
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Due to Pike being close to the Doctor, this creates the opportunity to strike against him."
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.