Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
The Narrow Boat’s Ticking Time Bomb: Ryan’s Fatal Loyalty
S1E6
·
Happy Valley S01E06
To
The Locked Door: Tommy’s Charm as a Weapon
S1E6
·
Happy Valley S01E06
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ryan surprises Tommy with a friend, which causes Tommy to welcome Ryan onto the narrow boat."
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.