Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Francis Freeman may be impervious to pain, but he sure knows how to inflict it. See them in Deadpool.
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.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
Tobias "Four" Eaton is only afraid of four things, but you should probably be afraid of him. See them in Divergent.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.
A good-natured and academically minded superhero, Dan Dreiberg can still get his hands dirty in a fight. See them in Watchmen.
A baker turned reluctant fighter, Peeta Mellark can charm his way out of just about any situation. See them in The Hunger Games .
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.