Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Tegana reveals Noghai’s plot to Malik
S1E16
·
Five Hundred Eyes
To
Doctor quietly defies Polo’s order
S1E16
·
Five Hundred Eyes
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Tegana's plans of attacking the caravan sets into motion Barbara's disappearance, leading directly into the Doctor's promise of rescuing Barbara, despite being told not to go by Polo."
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.
Related Connections
Callback
→ Doctor confronts Tegana with Barbara’s handkerchief
Character Continuity
→ Tegana outlines his murderous deception
Narratively Follows
→ Susan and Ping-Cho plot Tegana’s exposure
Character Continuity
← Susan hears Ian’s voice in the …
Character Continuity
← The Doctor’s collapse forces a TARDIS …
Character Continuity
← Polo’s fractured leadership and search party
Emotional Echo
← Susan’s Fear of the Doctor’s Withdrawal
Narratively Follows
← Susan Disables the Spy Camera