These factors still exist in some way. Macbeth has a prophecy about his future; Prophecies aside, people often make assumptions about the future and act accordingly. Jon Katz, for example, talks about boys becoming men; if a boy sees himself becoming a man like his father is, he knows how to behave by looking at his father all his life, who becomes his goal (Katz). The boy's ambition is to become a man, which means "never admit fear...never discuss anything of substance...", which once again leads by example, so the boy creates a plan about how to become a man by following these rules (452). In the end, he gets support similar to what Lady Macbeth gave him, from other kids who harass him or push him to follow the rules if he isn't (Katz). As he follows these rules, he begins to pressure others to do the same thing so he can fit in (Katz). This action refers to Macbeth becoming a murderer because neither action is essential to achieving his dreams and both are negative. Furthermore, says Deborah Roffman, boys will gain support from the saying "boys will be boys" (Roffman). Explain that it helps kids rationalize why they behave in a specific way (Roffman). Macbeth and the boy are pressured by friends or loved ones to complete their plan to achieve their goals, but both circumstances encourage negative actions, such as murder or pressuring others to do the same actions. They both started with innocuous goals, but their ambitions led them to negative actions, and the support solidified this