Because you like Cosette in Les Miserables
This metal-bending mutant may be misaligned with the genetically normal people of the world, but Magneto's got class for days. See them in X-Men Series.
A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.
Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.
On the football field, Tim Riggins has it together. But off the field, he sports bloodshot eyes and broken hearts. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).
Patrick's time as a fake psychic made him a master manipulator. But he now seeks to only use his talent for good. See them in The Mentalist.
An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.