Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian reveals the fluid link theft
S1E9
·
The Expedition
To
Ian provokes Thal pacifism to breaking point
S1E9
·
The Expedition
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The loss of the fluid link (beat_ebd06cd777ac6816) causes Ian's frustration with the Thals' pacifism, as their inaction prevents the Doctor and his companions from retrieving the device and escaping Skaro, leading him to want to convince them to fight."
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
→ The Doctor Rejects Thal Technology
Causal
→ Doctor’s Plea Fails as Daleks Begin …
Causal
→ Doctor devises high-risk Dalek infiltration plan
Causal
→ Antodus confronts Elyon’s death
Causal
→ Doctor sabotages Dalek power grid
Causal
→ Doctor confronts Dalek genocide plan
Character Continuity
→ The Doctor Rejects Thal Technology
Emotional Echo
→ Doctor’s Plea and Dalek Genocide Reveal
Escalation
→ Doctor sabotages Dalek power grid
Thematic Parallel
→ Ganatus falls into the cave shaft
Thematic Parallel
→ The Doctor Rejects Thal Technology
Thematic Parallel
→ Antodus’s Desperation Triggers a Rockfall
Character Continuity
← Alydon reveals Susan’s capture and message …
Character Continuity
← Ian confronts Alydon’s grief over Temmosus
Character Continuity
← Barbara’s Guilt Over Abandoning Ian
Character Continuity
← Doctor abandons Ian to save Thals
Character Continuity
← Barbara demands the Doctor’s honesty
Character Continuity
← Ian bluffs past Dalek guard
Emotional Echo
← Ian and Susan deceive Dalek for …
Emotional Echo
← Barbara’s Guilt Over Abandoning Ian
Escalation
← Thals debate Dalek offer and future
Escalation
← Daleks ambush Thals after false peace …
Thematic Parallel
← Thals spotted in Dalek ambush zone
Thematic Parallel
← Alydon and Temmosus clash over Dalek …
Thematic Parallel
← Barbara demands the Doctor’s honesty
Thematic Parallel
← Doctor abandons Ian to save Thals
Thematic Parallel
← Thals debate Dalek intentions and Susan’s …