Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Sunscreen Banter Snapped Back to Duty
S1E16
·
20 Hours in L.A.
To
Marcus's Ultimatum: The Fundraiser That Isn't
S1E16
·
20 Hours in L.A.
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The team's debate about the upcoming bill's impact on Ted Marcus foreshadows Marcus's ultimatum to cancel the fundraiser unless Bartlet publicly denounces the anti-gay military bill."
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.