Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Pike’s Last Stand and the Squire’s Sacrifice
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
To
Squire’s Sacrifice Enables Escape
S4E4
·
The Smugglers Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Pike's focus on attacking the Doctor allows the Squire to intervene and allows for the Doctor, Ben, and The Squire to be able to flee."
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.