Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard’s Final Mentorship Before the Trial
S4E9
·
Final Mission
To
Wesley outmaneuvers the energy sentry
S4E9
·
Final Mission
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard gives Wesley his blessing to find water, and Wesley proceeds."
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.