Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Keiko confesses wedding cancellation
S4E11
·
Data's Day
To
Data delivers Keiko’s wedding news
S4E11
·
Data's Day
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Keiko asks Data to inform O'Brien of her decision, which leads directly to Data telling O'Brien in Ten Forward and the ensuing conflict."
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.