Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Josh and Donna Stumble Upon Surgeon General's Memo-Defying Chat
S2E15
·
Ellie
To
Senior Staff Panic: Leo Orders Griffith's Resignation
S2E15
·
Ellie
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Josh's urgent reaction to Griffith's statements prompts him to burst into CJ's office, escalating the crisis to senior staff."
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.