Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s violent breakdown and Alkar’s abandonment
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Troi’s Desperate Clinging and Alkar’s Cold Departure
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi's seduction and violent outbursts are exacerbated when Aklar informs Troi that he is leaving for the surface without her, thus leading to more stress for the individual."
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.