Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Master reveals Auton takeover plan
S8E2
·
Terror of the Autons Part 2
To
Doctor probes circus handler about Philips
S8E2
·
Terror of the Autons Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Master reveals that sending Philips to the circus was intentional, to lure the Doctor into a trap. Then the Doctor arrives at the circus to investigate."
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.