Because you like Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby
Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.
Billy Butcher's job is to give everyone hell by any means necessary. See them in The Boys.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.
A life spent as "Number Two" is bound to give Diego Hargreeves an inferiority complex. See them in The Umbrella Academy.
One of the best in the magical world, Mad-Eye has the battle scars to prove his dedication to such a dangerous job. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Rue Bennett has been overprescribed and under-supervised her entire life. See them in Euphoria.
For Celty Sturluson, it's rather upsetting to be the only headless girl in a city filled with full-bodied humans. See them in Durarara!!.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.