Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard’s Vulnerability and Louis’ Ambush
S4E2
·
Family
To
Marie restores order after brotherly fight
S4E2
·
Family
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard's consideration of the Atlantis project leads directly to his announcement of canceling his meeting and returning to the Enterprise, signifying a decision about his path."
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.