Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Antedians Awaken — Troi's Distraction Tightens the Timeline
S2E19
·
Manhunt
To
Antedians Awake — Hours to Conference; Troi's Public Proclamation
S2E19
·
Manhunt
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Lwaxana's flirtation and sizing up of Riker on the bridge culminate in her public declaration to marry him."
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
Causal
→ Public Betazoid Proposal — Riker Retreats …
Causal
← Lwaxana Intrudes, Publicly Courtship-Tests Riker
Character Continuity
← Containment: Picard Is Singled Out
Character Continuity
← The Betazoid 'Phase' — Picard Declared …
Foreshadowing
← Counselor Troi's Quiet Boundary
Foreshadowing
← Lwaxana's Alternate Plan — The Pivot