Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard denies autopsy over Lumerian protocol
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Crusher discovers Alkar’s mother’s suspicious death
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Building upon finding high neurotransmitter levels, Beverly requests authorization for an autopsy, which Picard denies due to delicate diplomatic relations. This builds the tension to acquire more information."
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.