Because you like Einar Wegener/Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl

Cinderella will sacrifice herself to keep her family's memory alive. See them in Cinderella (Live Action).

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Despite Norman Bates' typically kind and shy personality, he is also prone to occasional violent outbursts. See them in Bates Motel.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.

Sansa Stark is a fan of all things pretty. Unfortunately, her life is about to get extremely ugly. See them in Game of Thrones.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.

The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.

King Schultz is about as color-blind as a man of his era can be. See them in Django Unchained.

A meticulous forensic scientist, Edward Nygma is insanely good at his job. Emphasis on the "insane" part. See them in Gotham.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.