Because you like Dorian Gray in Dorian Gray
Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.
Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.
Meticulous Arthur is always prepared, but he may not be ready to be the point man in the criminal world of dream sharing. See them in Inception.
There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.
A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.
Barbara Kean is loving, selfless, and caring. But, she's less stable than she'd like to admit. See them in Gotham.
While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.
A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.
Blade has all the cool vampire powers with none of the weaknesses. Definitely not a guy to pick a fight with. See them in Blade.