Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.

JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.

Manipulative, conniving, and ruthless, Mr. Gold is enigmatic no matter what world he's in. See them in Once Upon a Time.

A photographic memory is just one of many skills Lexie Grey brings to the table as a surgeon. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Herion is Mark Renton's favorite drug. He sniffs it, smokes it, swallows it, sticks it up his arse, and injects it into his veins. See them in Trainspotting.

Chanel Oberlin is a big fan of herself, and she can't see why anyone else wouldn't be too. See them in Scream Queens.

If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.

Rue Bennett has been overprescribed and under-supervised her entire life. See them in Euphoria.

An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.

Sid Jenkins is the ultimate underachiever, but he doesn't mind. Well, he pretends he doesn't. See them in Skins.

Eren Jaeger will erase the Titans from this world until not a single one remains. See them in Attack on Titan.