Why do rays of light sometimes turn the world upside down?

Ray sat on a stool and turned it to face his brother.

Ray turned to the group of tourists who had gathered.

Ray had turned to run, but he was never to reach that safety a foot or so more of soil might have given him.

There were shouts at the door now, which Ray turned to silence.

In the east the first rays of the morning sun had turned the sky to pale gold.

"I think not," Ray said again, and turned back to his microphone.

Ray turned his head and looked to the other.

The rays of Harry's lantern turned to show the space.

Ray turned at the sound of the door and recognized Taylor as he stepped in.