Because you like Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men

Phil Coulson is a deadly field agent with the demeanor of a friendly dad. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Whether it's punching a meteor or saving a teen from jumping, Superman tries to be in as many places as Kryptonianly possible. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Melinda May is a woman of few words and many talents. Most of them martial. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.

Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.

Smart and sensitive Sam Winchester tried to escape the family business, but ghosts have a way of haunting you. See them in Supernatural.

His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Jenna Rink is physically 30 but emotionally 13. She has a better excuse than most. See them in 13 Going on 30.

Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.

As a scaring Assistant, Mike Wazowski frightens children to collect their screams to be used as a power supply for the city. See them in Monsters, Inc..