Because you like Pi Patel in Life of Pi
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Raised to happily follow the rules, Cassia might actually be more rebellious than she thinks she is. See them in Matched .
Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
This wizard is never late, nor is he early. Gandalf arrives precisely when he means to. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Major Marquis Warren is a talkative, sharp-eyed, and cold-hearted Civil War soldier-turned-bounty hunter. See them in The Hateful Eight.
A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.
His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.
Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.