Because you like Edward Fairfax Rochester in Jane Eyre
Hannah Baker is a buoyant spirit broken by the cruelties of high school. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .
Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.
Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.
Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.
Community-driven but practical, Calvin Palmer is a natural leader even if he doesn't always see it. See them in Barbershop.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Carl Fredricksen is a crotchety old man who may just have it in him to take one last, great adventure. See them in Up.
Both intelligent and empathetic, Remus Lupin is worn down by the weight of a secret. See them in Harry Potter Series.