The character Benvolio, from the play “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, is a peaceful man who takes pleasure in helping his family, the Montagues. Benvolio’s goal is for his family, himself, and others to live peacefully as he does everything he can to stop disputes and fights. His motivation to accomplish his goal would be his family's happiness as they are very important to him and he will do anything to help them. In the play “Romeo and Juliet” after Benvolio arrives and sees Sampson, Gregory, Abraham, and Balthasar fighting, he demands, “Part, fools! Put up your swords… I do but keep the peace…” This quote demonstrates Benvolio’s goal in keeping the peace present among people, as he tries to stop the fighting between two of his …show more content…
Moreover, after Romeo expresses to Benvolio how he will not be able to forget his love Rosaline or find any other woman that equals her beauty, Benvolio affirms, “I’ll pay that doctrine, or else die in debt.” This quote indicates that Benvolio’s motivation to accomplish his goal of helping his family, himself, and others live peacefully, is his family's happiness as the completion of his goal will positively benefit his family. Furthermore, if Benvolio accomplishes his goal, it would mean ending any conflicts his family has including the fight between the Montagues and Capulets, resulting in his family not participating in any fatal fights or predicaments. Advancing on the quote, Lord and Lady Montague are troubled by Romeo’s depressing mood, so Benvolio agrees to help find out what is troubling Romeo and find a solution in order to give relief to his aunt, uncle, and to his cousin. Benvolio’s goal is for his family, himself, and others to live in peace, where people do not have any resentment towards others or ideas of doing a harmful action toward