Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor and Meglos clash in Security Hold
S18E8
·
Meglos Part 4
To
Terminal countdown in collapsing lab
S18E8
·
Meglos Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Meglos’s shedding of his 'Earthling' skin (true serpentine form) to escape serves as a physical manifestation of his trickster nature and insubstantial identity. Paradoxically, his attempt to re-enter the cactus form in the alcove (Act 3) leads to destruction — the uncontrollable nature of his own devices causes his demise."
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.