Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
A no-nonsense hitman with a taste for good burgers and divine justice, Jules Winnfield will go to great lengths to please his boss. See them in Pulp Fiction.
People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.
There's never a dull moment when this mischievous high-schooler gets up to his hijinks. Save Ferris! See them in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
The only thing that can match Rose's looks are her hot temper and free spirit. See them in Titanic.
David Wooderson has clocked in hundreds of hours cruising around town looking for fun. See them in Dazed and Confused.
Bella Swan thinks of it as her job to help her parents and protect her friends, even though it often ends up the other way around. See them in Twilight.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.