Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi misjudges Brooks’ progress
S4E10
·
The Loss
To
Troi’s professional mask slips with Brooks
S4E10
·
The Loss
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi begins a counseling session, but because of her lack of empathy, botches her assessment, suggesting that Brooks' progress is superficial, causing the patient to become confused at Troi's botching."
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.