Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian’s trapped plea for the Doctor’s return
S2E16
·
The Web Planet
To
Ian trapped in alien snare
S2E16
·
The Web Planet
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian is trapped and then pleads with the Doctor to get back, so the Doctor leaves Ian trapped but promises to come back."
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.