Because you like Jean Valjean in Les Miserables
This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.
His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.
Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Castiel might be an immortal angel, but the human world is still more than a little confusing. See them in Supernatural.
Nina Sayer finally landed the role of prima ballerina, but as tension ramps up in rehearsal, she starts losing her mind. See them in Black Swan.
It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.
Despite Norman Bates' typically kind and shy personality, he is also prone to occasional violent outbursts. See them in Bates Motel.