Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Wesley’s Forced Submission to the Game
S5E6
·
The Game
To
Data disrupts mind control on the bridge
S5E6
·
The Game
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard forcing the game on Wesley is directly interrupted by Data's emergence from the turbolift, wielding a modified palm beacon that emits blinding flashes. Since Picard has just compromised the Bridge, Data realizes he must take action."
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.