Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Timothy’s Trauma and Data’s Unwavering Presence
S5E11
·
Hero Worship
To
Picard confronts Vico destruction evidence
S5E11
·
Hero Worship
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Timothy's inconsistent account of the attack on his ship leads to Geordi presenting Picard with a damage graphic, visualizing the tragic events. This then leads to Troi suggesting the need for ongoing support."
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.