Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Excluded and Instructed: Leo's Quiet Contingency
S1E12
·
He Shall, From Time To Time...
To
Choosing the Designated Survivor
S1E12
·
He Shall, From Time To Time...
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Leo's instruction to Margaret to remind Josh to 'pick a guy' directly leads to Josh selecting Roger Tribby as the designated survivor."
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.
Related Connections
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
→ Levity Cut Short — Abbey's Confession …
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
→ Abbey Forces Leo to Know: Bartlet …
Thematic Parallel
→ Choosing the Designated Survivor
Causal
← Preemptive Damage Control: C.J. Reveals the …
Thematic Parallel
← Excluded and Instructed: Leo's Quiet Contingency
Thematic Parallel
← Preemptive Damage Control: C.J. Reveals the …