Benjamin is ruthless and greedy, seeking to secure the race's prize money for his family by eliminating competitors. He dismisses the warnings surrounding the Devil's Palm, claiming that the powers his family acquired there brought them happiness rather than misfortune.[5] He is verbally abusive toward his sons, particularly L.A., whom he insults even when L.A. points out practical problems with their plans.[6] He also disparages his absent wife when comparing L.A. to her.[7] His treatment of his children is inconsistent: he praises Andre as the family's most talented member[8] and protects L.A. from gunfire.[9] However, he dismisses Andre's fear of dying,[10] shoots through the hole in his abdomen in an attempt to stop Gyro and Johnny,[11] and ignores his worsening condition.[12] Benjamin takes pleasure in his victims' suffering, speculating about how far their organs will scatter and celebrating his family's good fortune while preparing to kill them.[13] Despite his confidence, he
Speaks in upbeat, practical bursts, repeating key words like hammer strikes.
