Because you like Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

Kayla Day is externally shy, but internally spirited Gucci! See them in Eighth Grade.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.

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

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

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.