Because you like Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind
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.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
For Scout Finch, growing up means learning the world is a more complicated place than you once thought. See them in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
The singer and ukulele player of her girl band, Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk is the life of a party and the woman of a man's dreams. See them in Some Like It Hot.
Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.
A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.
Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.
