Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor attempts to break the Master's control over Philips; while momentarily affected, Philips begins to leave, and then an off-screen explosion occurs as Philips gets rid of a device."

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