The Pact Some of the things that Rameck, Sam and George, the three boys from The Pact, were tempted by, happened to my friend named Paul. Things like temptations involving drugs, family problems, and family ways of life. Paul's parents dealt and used drugs, which made it difficult for Paul to deviate from this type of life. As time passed he soon took up the "family business" and started taking the wrong path in life. These temptations to follow Paul's parents' path were very similar to those felt by George, Rameck, and Sam, namely the constant pressure from society and family. These temptations, many times, often lead to an increase in the chances of George, Rameck and Sam's character breaking down. For these reasons it made it difficult for them to stay on the right path in life, to deviate from what they grew up with and become better than that. Positive influences in their lives have prevented them from succumbing to the lures of the street and accepted norms. People like the karate teacher who helped build self-confidence and respect. Unfortunately for Paul he didn't have these positive role models in his life to keep him focused and he eventually became involved in drugs. He was a senior in high school and graduation was right around the corner. Everything was going for him, he was on the Varsity football team, he was going to college in a few months, and most importantly, he was going to college....