Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

Handsome Jack is wearing a mask of his own face to hide his scarred real one. See them in Borderlands Series.

Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Wendy Darling loves storytelling and flying. See them in Peter Pan.

Charles Boyle is the human equivalent of a puppy, only slightly less adorable. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.