Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Julie’s Silent Betrayal: The Call That Tightens the Noose
S1E4
·
Happy Valley S01E04
To
The Noose Tightens: Ashley’s Paranoia and the Cannabis Slip
S1E4
·
Happy Valley S01E04
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Catherine leaves the salon and Julie immediately calls Ashley, informing him about the policewoman's visit, directly alerting Ashley to the investigation. Julie is wary of Ashley's activities."
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.