Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Alkar’s death and Troi’s recovery
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Troi’s Empathic Recovery and Riker’s Reassurance
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Alkar's passing lets all focus go back to the starting relationship of the show, Riker and Troi, back to the status quo, where Troi will reflect on the encounter."
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.