Because you like Joel Barish in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Connor Walsh is arrogant enough to think he's the smartest guy in the room, and quick-witted enough to prove that he is. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.

If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.

The crown prince of the Fire Nation, Zuko has been ordered by his father to find the long-lost Avatar before he is allowed to return home. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Sue Sylvester has a win-at-all-costs philosophy, a bizarre fixation on a school singing club, and a fashion style that involves a red tracksuit. See them in Glee.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

More than any of her friends, Fluttershy is willing to see the best in everyone, a trait that has won over many enemies. See them in My Little Pony.

After several hundred years of shutting himself out from the rest of the world, Japan's not used to dealing with nations, See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.