Both Uses of
summon
in
Lord of the Flies
- They obeyed the summons of the conch, partly because Ralph blew it, and he was big enough to be a link with the adult world of authority; and partly because they enjoyed the entertainment of the assemblies.†
p. 59.7 *summons = calls forth; or a document calling to come
- Ralph summoned his wits.†
p. 91.8summoned = called forth; or called to come
Definition:
to call to appear, come, or take action -- often used for official or serious situations, including legal notices or emotional/spiritual urges