Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor and Prince Reynart strike a bargain
S16E13
·
The Androids of Tara Part 1
To
Doctor agrees to use George as royal decoy
S16E13
·
The Androids of Tara Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's examination of the android allows him to fully understand the political stakes and the decoy plan proposed by Prince Reynart. This comprehension is directly tied to his agreement to proceed with the risky plan, escalating his commitment."
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.