Because you like Dean Moriarty in On the Road
Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.
Annie Walker can bake a beautiful cupcake, but everything else in her life is a mess. See them in Bridesmaids.
Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
Daisy Buchanan is beautiful and rich, and seems to have it all. But beneath the glitter and the glam, things are more complicated for her. See them in The Great Gatsby.
Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Dev Shah is a technology-obsessed New Yorker balancing struggles in his love life and career. Maybe you've seen his Go-Gurt commercial. See them in Master of None.
Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress who can read minds and break hearts. See them in True Blood.