Because you like The Creature in Frankenstein
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
Academics weren't his strong suit. Luckily, Jesse Pinkman's street smarts are a cut above the rest. See them in Breaking Bad.
In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.
Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
Don't let Princess Peach's sweet, gentle nature fool you. Princess Peach can put up a good fight. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
When his friend goes missing, Lucas Sinclair is ready to fight. All of the Dungeons and Dragons is really paying off. See them in Stranger Things.
