Because you like Miss Havisham in Great Expectations

Michael Bluth is the only sane person in a family of eccentrics. At least, that's how he thinks of himself. See them in Arrested Development.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.

Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

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