Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Toral Challenges Gowron’s Leadership
S4E26
·
Redemption
To
Duras Family Strategizes Over Picard’s Role
S4E26
·
Redemption
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Council votes to accept Toral's challenge which then influences the Duras family's confidence to proceed with their plans and informs Movar that the decision is now in Picard's hands, indicating preparations will continue as scheduled no matter what choice Picard makes."
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.