Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption
Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.
When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.
An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.
Olivia Benson brings order to a world full of chaos. And she never forgets who she's fighting for. See them in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
With his own ship, Peter Quill calls his own shots, and gets to fly from planet to planet blasting '70s pop hits and picking up alien chicks. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
Tamaki Suoh is always the star of the scene because he's the one making a scene. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.
You'll never get Alaska Young. And that's the whole point. See them in Looking for Alaska.
Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.