Because you like Gerry Lane in World War Z
Gollum is slimy and seething with hatred, the last person you would want to meet in a dark cave. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Aang is already a master airbender and once he learns to manipulate water, earth, and fire, he'll be truly unbeatable. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Tracy Turnblad's got rhythm, and she's determined to share her dance moves with the world. See them in Hairspray.
Phoebe Buffay works as a masseuse while attempting to put her spark in a world where everyone else’s seems to have dulled. See them in Friends.
A natural leader, Clarke Griffin dispenses both justice and mercy, and she does it all while being selflessly humble. See them in The 100.
Ariel knows there's a whole other world above the sea, but exploring it comes at a big price. See them in The Little Mermaid.
Hannah Baker is a buoyant spirit broken by the cruelties of high school. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .
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.
A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.