Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Alydon’s Pacifism Shatters
S1E9
·
The Expedition
To
Daleks prioritize survival over surveillance
S1E9
·
The Expedition
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's plan to split their forces (beat_04ce8f6de6c83213) directly causes confusion among the Daleks, leading them to question their strategy (beat_733fad5bcb3a66c0)."
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.