Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Blanc Recruits Marta as Confidante
S1E1
·
Knives Out
To
Harlan reveals Richard’s affair to Marta
S1E1
·
Knives Out
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Blanc tests Marta's truthfulness about Richard's affair -- connects to Harlan telling Marta about Richard'."
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.