Because you like Stephen Dedalus in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.
Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.
Though raised to think of himself as a monster, Quasimodo has a heart that holds nothing but compassion. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
This beautiful aesthete wins the hearts of both ladies and men. But Dorian Gray also happens to have his soul sealed in a painting. See them in Dorian Gray.
With an undeniable sense of adventure, Huck Finn is an expert at getting into and, more importantly, out of sticky situations. See them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.
Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
