Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard authorizes Troi’s autopsy despite Alkar’s obstruction
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Beverly reveals Alkar’s maternal deception
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Bev's medical investigation reveal important information about Alkar, thus building on prior revelations and the overarching investigation, which also drives the primary narrative forward, adding importance."
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.