Because you like Stephen Dedalus in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.

Morpheus is wise enough to see into the bones of the world. See them in The Matrix.

Aladdin is a street-thief who is on his way up. Way, way up! See them in Aladdin.

A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.

Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.

Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.

Gruff and efficient, Sam Fisher protects a nation that can never admit he exists. See them in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.

Claire Temple is a dedicated nurse providing secret care to New York's vigilantes. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.