Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Daleks exploit Thal desperation with false treaty
S1E7
·
The Escape
To
Susan defies Dalek control over Thal message
S1E7
·
The Escape
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Alydon wants the Daleks to supply the Thals with food which then causes Susan to take dictation from Dalek 2, writing a message seemingly offering food to the Thals in exchange for their help in re-cultivating the land."
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
→ Thals spotted in Dalek trap
Causal
→ Daleks discover decoy and seal escape
Character Continuity
→ Polo’s Desperate Gamble on Tegana
Thematic Parallel
→ Daleks ambush Thals in food area
Callback
← Daleks paralyze Ian to enforce control
Causal
← Daleks reveal their betrayal plan
Character Continuity
← Doctor exploits Dalek desperation for cure
Escalation
← Daleks paralyze Ian to enforce control
Symbolic Parallel
← Ian’s Fire as a Leadership Gambit
Thematic Parallel
← Doctor exploits Dalek desperation for cure
Thematic Parallel
← Za demands fire as proof of …