Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Steven abandons the Doctor over Anne Chaplet
S3E25
·
Bell of Doom
To
Steven’s Departure and Dodo’s Arrival
S3E25
·
Bell of Doom
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Steven exiting the TARDIS and being pursued by the police leads to his hasty re-entry and Dodo's accidental boarding."
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.