Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Blanc exposes Marta’s betrayal and tests Joni’s loyalty
S1E1
·
Knives Out
To
Harlan reveals Joni’s embezzlement to Marta
S1E1
·
Knives Out
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Blanc tests Martha, transitions to Harlan showing Marta the letter about Joni financial situation."
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.