Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s failed appeal to Barclay’s humanity
S4E19
·
The Nth Degree
To
Barclay declares Geordi’s plan obsolete
S4E19
·
The Nth Degree
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi's attempt to reason with Barclay fails so Picard proceeds with the plan to override him."
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.