Fabula
Narrative Connection
Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Toby's phone calls to gather information about Walter Hufnagle lead him to seek out Walter's brother under the Washington Bridge, driving the plot forward."

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.