Temporal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Pressman’s veiled praise of Riker’s loyalty
S7E12
·
The Pegasus
To
Riker’s Self-Punishment in Sickbay
S7E12
·
The Pegasus
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Following the tense conversation between Picard and Pressman, Riker injures himself during Bat'leth practice, hinting at his internal turmoil."
About Temporal Connections
A and B are connected by their placement in time—flashback, flash-forward, or simultaneous action that creates meaning through temporal structure.