Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor's arrival on the Bridge, following his inspection of the amblicyclic photon bridge, directly prompts Captain Zanak to order the guards to seize him, escalating the immediate conflict."

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.