Because you like Captain Ahab in Moby Dick

Whether he’s hacking or dodging a bullet, Neo has a poker face that never drops. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s prophesied to be "The One" to save humanity. See them in The Matrix.

Lelouch vi Britannia is a high school student by day, masked destroyer of tyrannical empires by night. See them in Code Geass.

Yugi Moto is a gentle soul whose determination and talent make him a formidable opponent. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

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

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Daisy Buchanan is beautiful and rich, and seems to have it all. But beneath the glitter and the glam, things are more complicated for her. See them in The Great Gatsby.

The brilliant and well-adjusted Ender Wiggin is being groomed for the next generation of military leaders to fight alien invaders. See them in Ender's Game.

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.

Carl Fredricksen is a crotchety old man who may just have it in him to take one last, great adventure. See them in Up.