Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Abuela Alma recounts the family's magical origin
S1E1
·
Encanto
To
Mirabel's gift ceremony fails to begin
S1E1
·
Encanto
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Abuela Alma's recounting of the family's origin story (including the creation of the magical candle from Abuelo Pedro's sacrifice) sets the foundation for Mirabel's lack of gift being perceived as a failure. Young Mirabel's failed gift ceremony is a direct consequence of these high expectations."
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.