Fabula
Narrative Connection
Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Data opens a drawer to reveal Picard's neatly folded uniform and communicator, and confirms his capture which prompts Shelby reports the discovery of Picard."

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.