Because you like Abigail Hobbs in Hannibal
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
It's hard enough for Marta Cabrera to be part of a murder investigation, but when you can't lie? See them in Knives Out.
Macbeth was probably named "Most Likely to Kill His Rivals" in his senior yearbook. See them in Macbeth.
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.
Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.
Bran Stark discovered a scandelous family secret. He swore to keep quiet but soon found himself on the receiving end of attempted murder. See them in Game of Thrones.