Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Crusher proposes Troi’s simulated death
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Alkar manipulates Liva into meditation
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The goal in Alkar's quarters shifts from Troi's safety to the potential of Liva's detriment, setting up the turn where Alkar requests support and seizes opportunity."
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.