Because you like Violet Baudelaire in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

With great power comes great responsibility, but Peter Parker always seems to get the short end of that bargain. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Both brave and foolhardy, Thomas trusts his instincts above all else. See them in The Maze Runner.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

This wizard is never late, nor is he early. Gandalf arrives precisely when he means to. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Greenpeace? No, this brave eco-terrorist is waging Greenwar. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.

Stuck in space, Ryan Stone will either make it back to Earth and have one hell of a story to tell. Or she will burn into the ether. See them in Gravity.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.