Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s Desperate Clinging and Alkar’s Cold Departure
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Troi’s violent breakdown and Alkar’s abandonment
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"As the agitation builds, Troi continues to not be swayed. Troi becomes more aggressive, attempting to seduce Riker and ignoring his attempts to break away, culminating in a violent attack where she scratches his face (beat_1bccaaeee21e2620)."
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.