Because you like Marjane Satrapi in Persepolis
After Otto Octavius' accident, he becomes fixated on finishing the reactor at any cost. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.
A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.
Quentin Coldwater has always suspected there was something different about him, and now he has the chance to prove it. See them in The Magicians.
There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.
Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Killua Zoldyck is so tired of killing. He just wants to be a kid, hanging out and doing stuff with his friends. See them in Hunter x Hunter.
A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.
Penelope Garcia is the smartest ex-con turned FBI tech, but her fashion never fails to raise eyebrows. See them in Criminal Minds.
Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.