Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
C.J. Sarcastically Deflects and Rejects Josh's 'Theory of Everything'
S2E3
·
The Midterms
To
Josh's Hospital Coaching Culminates in CJ's Psychic Gaffe
S2E3
·
The Midterms
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"C.J.'s initial pressure from Josh to lead with 'The Theory of Everything' directly leads to her public flub during the press briefing."
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.