Because you like Neil Perry in Dead Poets Society
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Popular jock Andrew Clark is pretty bizarre. He's just better at hiding it, that's all. See them in The Breakfast Club.
A working class janitor with a world-class mind, Will Hunting is cocky, brash, and combative about his future. See them in Good Will Hunting.
Juliet Capulet falls head over heels for her rival family's resident sweet talker, Romeo. See them in Romeo & Juliet.
Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.
Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
It's hard enough for Marta Cabrera to be part of a murder investigation, but when you can't lie? See them in Knives Out.
Eric Forman's interests include smoking weed, collecting Luke Skywalker memorabilia, eating Fatso burgers, and making his dad mad. See them in That '70s Show.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.