Because you like Frank Ginsberg in Little Miss Sunshine
Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.
Stanley Barber is a loveable goofball with impeccable (if eccentric) fashion sense, unique music taste, and a wealth of strange but useful knowledge. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.
Peter Kavinsky is a jock who only cares about getting back at his ex, or so he says. See them in To all The Boys I've Loved Before.
After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.
Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.