Comparison:
[Kate Wyler:] It [an info exchange between two avowed enemies that may prevent war] is a flimsy web of relationships. But sometimes it holds. Do not tear it.
[after a decision to remove the USA from a decision to demonstrate military power in a sensitive region]
[Billie Appiah:]That was moving.
[Kate Wyler:] What?
[Billie Appiah:] A spiderweb.
[Kate Wyler:] You gotta have a couple of those in your pocket when things get existential.
[Billie Appiah:] ( chuckles ) Yeah.
Even the writers (Mia Chung and Debora Cahn) from the Netflix mega-hit The Diplomat have their central character recognize the deep importance of a metaphor.
Context:
On an episode of The Ambassador the U.S. Ambassador to Britain character is talking with the U.S. Sec. of State character, attempting to help the SecState understand that it may be vital to believe a bit of intelligence info that is not completely confirmed; the outcome of the decision could lead to a war or no-war stance between the USA and Iran.
Citation:
Cahn, Debora and Mia Chung. “Lambs in the Dark.” The Diplomat, S-1, E-3, Netflix streaming. 20 April 2023. Web.
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