Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker learns of Min’s death
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
To
Riker confronts his forgotten son
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker's inquiry about Jean-Luc's mother, Min, results in the revelation that she died two years prior. This news adds to Riker's disorientation and complicates his acceptance of this "future."
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.
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← Riker confronts his fabricated son
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NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker learns of Min’s death
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker confronts his fabricated son