Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Portico Decision: Bartlet Commits to Hiring Ainsley Hayes
S2E4
·
In This White House
To
Leo's Gamble: Offering Ainsley Sparks Outrage
S2E4
·
In This White House
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Bartlet's announcement to hire Ainsley Hayes triggers Leo to inform Sam and C.J., leading to their furious reaction."
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.