Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi proposes Data assist Timothy’s recovery
S5E11
·
Hero Worship
To
Timothy adopts Data’s emotional detachment
S5E11
·
Hero Worship
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Data is instructed to spend time with Timothy to help him reveal the truth, leading directly to Timothy practicing emotionless expressions in the mirror, solidifying his transformation into an android persona."
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.