Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
The Last Salute: Legacy, Sacrifice, and the Weight of Farewells
S3E23
·
Sarek
To
The Last Salute: A Legacy Transcends Farewell
S3E23
·
Sarek
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"As Sarek prepares to leave, he says farewell to Picard, followed by Picard."
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.