Because you like Edward Fairfax Rochester in Jane Eyre
Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.
In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.
Izzie Stevens is a model-turned-med student who can do it all, even if people underestimate her. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.
Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.
Rogue's touch is literally deadly, and she's trying to learn from the older mutants how to manager her powers. See them in X-Men Series.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Pengiuns, turtles, and all things scientific is where Sam's expertise lies. Girls are uncharted territory, but Sam is trying to branch out. See them in Atypical.