Because you like Huck Finn in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Ponyboy Curtis is a "Greaser" on the surface, but he's a sensitive poet underneath. See them in The Outsiders.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

This wizard is never late, nor is he early. Gandalf arrives precisely when he means to. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

Cassie Sullivan is resilient and resourceful, but she's not quite as brave as she pretends to be. See them in The 5th Wave.

A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .