Because you like Marlena Rosenbluth in Water for Elephants

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.

Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.

Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. See them in Glee.

Trevor Phillips is an unpredictable maniac who tortures people for no reason. See them in Grand Theft Series.

The last war left his economy devastated, and now Germany is engaged in another war and stuck with two barely trained allies for help. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

With his perfectly combed hair and flashy military outfits, France can charm the pants off of anyone—well except his fellow nations, it seems. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

His superiority complex coupled with his bitter desire for revenge makes Vegeta a formidable foe. See them in Dragon Ball Z.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

Don't mess with Mickey Milkovich unless you want to see the wrong side of one of his many guns. See them in Shameless.

Luke Skywalker always wanted to leave home, but he didn't expect that it would be as part of a quest to rescue a princess and save the galaxy. See them in Star Wars Series.