Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Wesley and Robin feign addiction to avoid suspicion
S5E6
·
The Game
To
Etana commands the Enterprise crew
S5E6
·
The Game
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Wesley and Robin's deception allows Etana to reveal herself, showcasing her control to the entire crew and revealing that Picard is acting under her control."
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.