Because you like Ender Wiggin in Ender's Game
When he’s not working at the banana stand or awkwardly hitting on his cousin, George Michael tries his best to appease his father. See them in Arrested Development.
Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
Sydney Novak claims she’s “not special,” but her self-reportedly average life changes quickly once she begins to develop powers she can’t control. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.
The vampire that killed Zero Kiryu's family also infected him, and he starts to crave blood, much to his horror. See them in Vampire Knight.
There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.
For someone who swears she doesn't care for anyone, MJ Jones spends a lot of time observing her classmate Peter Parker. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Shaggy might be a bit of a slacker, but his heart and his stomach are usually in the right place. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.
Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.