Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Charm, Then Betrayal: C.J. Confronts the Memo
S1E19
·
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet
To
Pressroom Showdown — Danny Holds the Russell Memo
S1E19
·
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Mandy's confession about authoring the memo leads directly to C.J.'s confrontation with Danny about its impending publication."
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.