Because you like Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Jamal Malik came from humble beginnings in an Indian slub filled with street gangs, but he is destined for bigger things. See them in Slumdog Millionaire.

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.