Because you like Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Peter Pan is a boy who never grew up. See them in Peter Pan.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

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.

Park feels like an outsider everywhere he goes, but he doesn't know if he wants to try fitting in anymore. See them in Eleanor and Park .

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

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

Sam Roth is sensitive, musically gifted, and scarred by his past. See them in Shiver .

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

John Tyree has survived heavy gunfire and aggressive enemy soldiers. But can he handle a girl? See them in Dear John.