Who are Romeo's friends and what is their plan? Discuss the debate they have with Romeo, as well as their motivations for this plan.

Mercutio is his main friend. There is also Benvolio and his servant Balthasar. They want Romeo to forget about his obsession with Rosalind. They think that if he goes to the big Capulet party, he will see better looking women and forget about Rosalind.