Word: contrasts
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Years' Conflict. Not on strictly doctrinal or theological differences did the disruption of 1843 under the leadership of Dr. Chalmers depend. In this regard the divided Presbyterian Church of Scotland presents a curious contrast to the Church of England, which is not divided physically, although there are vexatious differences between its two factions ("high" church or "catholic," and "low" church or "broad") on points of liturgy and doctrine...
...greater indication of the strength of the Crimson team is indicated by the fact that 16 first downs were piled up by the 1932 backs, in contrast to three credited to the Elis...
...fact, "Ladder" is nothing if not at odds with existing theatrical policy. It is the artistic contrast, the comic relief if you will, for the drama as a whole. It is the attempt par excellence to give the public not what it wants but what in the mind of an individual it ought to have. Art theatres and experimental playhouses the nation over can only envy the financial resources that makes its existence possible and contemplate the splendid uses to which they could put an equal amount of money. Theatre goers in general may applaud the quiet determination...
...contrast, is "The Tarn," another psychological study, but in darker vein. Two men, one successful, the other not, one patronizing, the other resentful, walk in the gathering shadows by a mysterious lake. Suddenly the resentment of years surges up in the one; he strangles his companion, flicks him into the black water. Dazed, he stumbles home and to sleep, but dies of nightmare...
...this way he is examined only when he desires. Failing, he is not dismissed in contrast to American usage but may try as often as he desires for his degree...