Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Toby Alerts CJ to Veterans' Boycott Threat
S3E8
·
The Women of Qumar
To
C.J. Briefed on Kendall's Pork-Laden Bill Attack
S3E8
·
The Women of Qumar
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Bartlet's discomfort with the Qumar arms deal foreshadows CJ's explosive reaction when she learns the details from Toby."
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.
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Causal
← Bartlet Confides Moral Unease Over Qumar …
Causal
← C.J. Reels from Katie's Lawsuit Bombshell