Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Backstage Warning — Ainsley Meets Sam
S2E4
·
In This White House
To
Portico Decision: Bartlet Commits to Hiring Ainsley Hayes
S2E4
·
In This White House
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ainsley's televised takedown of Sam directly leads to President Bartlet's fascination with her and his decision to hire her."
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.