Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Zaroff’s collapse and reactor threat
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The Underwater Menace Part 3
To
Zaroff murders Ramo and takes Polly hostage
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The Underwater Menace Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Polly volunteers to stay and watch Zaroff. Then, Ramo offers to stay with her, directly leading to Polly's remark on Zaroff's demeanor in the secret chamber."
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.