Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Griffith's Witty Online Marijuana Risk Takedown
S2E15
·
Ellie
To
Josh and Donna Stumble Upon Surgeon General's Memo-Defying Chat
S2E15
·
Ellie
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Griffith's blunt analysis of marijuana's risks directly leads to Josh and Donna's reaction in Josh's office, marking the inciting incident of the political crisis."
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.