Because you like Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Though bold and pure of heart, Utena Tenjou has a fairytale vision of the world that can make her oblivious to its darkness. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.

Marge Simpson is a mostly happy housewife and subscriber to Sponge and Vacuum Magazine. See them in The Simpsons.

Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Hannah Baker is a buoyant spirit broken by the cruelties of high school. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

Inmate "Crazy Eyes" is a poetic soul with some big, expressive eyes. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Titus Andromedon will show you the ropes, help you with your problems, and sing at you constantly, whether you like it or not. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.