Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Harry Osborn is the privileged son of Oscorp's founder with a goblin-sized chip on his shoulder. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Both brave and foolhardy, Thomas trusts his instincts above all else. See them in The Maze Runner.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

All the world's a stage, and Missy Piggy's never one to give up the spotlight. See them in The Muppet Movie.

Vincent Vega likes a good steak, a cheap milkshake, and killing a target without anything going wrong. See them in Pulp Fiction.

Bad-ass Rayne has sworn her life to finding and destroying her vampire dad, Kagan, and killing as many other vampires as she can in the bargain. See them in BloodRayne .

Firo Prochainezo is swept up in a world of mysterious women, alchemists, and rumors of a wine that makes it drinkers immortal. See them in Baccano!.

If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.

GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.