Because you like Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men
Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.
Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .
Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.
Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.
He may forget his homework, lose his toad, and fall off brooms, but Neville Longbottom can also single-handedly destroy villains. See them in Harry Potter Series.
The Hastings family is old and powerful, and Spencer will do anything to continue excelling. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.
Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.
Pepper Potts can run a company, manage an egomaniac, and take down bad guys, all without breaking a sweat. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.
Pro: Johan Liebert is handsome and charming. Con: he's also a sociopathic killer. See them in Monster (TV Show).