Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate

Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor's discovery that Terminus is at the exact center of the known universe directly informs his later observation about being 'at the centre of the universe' when he and Kari enter Terminus. This realization drives the narrative focus toward Terminus's sinister, central role in the story."

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.