Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Trenchard enforces the Doctor's arrest
S9E11
·
The Sea Devils Part 3
To
Master reveals his reptilian plot to the Doctor
S9E11
·
The Sea Devils Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Master's immediate revelation of his plan to the Doctor post-imprisonment is a direct consequence of having the Doctor locked in his cell—a setup enabled by Trenchard's compliance."
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.