Because you like Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew
Yoda is wise, patient, and capable of kicking ass. He's done his best to mentor young Jedi and protect the balance of Light and Dark. See them in Star Wars Series.
An escaped convict on a mission, Sirius Black is brooding, brave, and reckless. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
After surviving consecutive fights-to-the-death (damn you, President Snow!), Katniss Everdeen is thrust to the front lines of a real war. See them in The Hunger Games .
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.
Both intelligent and empathetic, Remus Lupin is worn down by the weight of a secret. See them in Harry Potter Series.