Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Lon seizes ritual control as preparations finalize
S20E8
·
Snakedance Part 4
To
Doctor shatters ritual to free Tegan
S20E8
·
Snakedance Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Lon’s study of the scroll and preparations in the Chamber set the stage for the ceremony’s catastrophic culmination when he inserts the Great Crystal, releasing the Mara’s energy toward Tegan."
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
Callback
← Lon defies the Mara at the …
Causal
← Tegan demands the Doctor be killed
Causal
← Doctor uncovers Lon’s corruption and escapes
Causal
← Lon dons corrupted ceremonial attire
Character Continuity
← Hawker disrupts artifact examination
Escalation
← Doctor resolves to hunt Dojjen directly
Foreshadowing
← Companions strategize rescue of Tegan