Because you like Meggie Folchart in Inkheart
Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.
T'Challa is a regal superhero with the weight of the world (and particularly his nation) on his shoulders. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.
A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.
Stefan Salvatore was the golden boy when he was alive. Can he keep it up as a vampire? See them in The Vampire Diaries.
Driven and straightforward with high-technology parts, EVE was sent to Earth to see if it is habitable. See them in WALL-E.
Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Kiara Carrera is a hippie socialist who likes sea turtles more than people. See them in Outer Banks.
With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
A malevolent dark wizard, Voldemort is so fearsome that he's known primarily as "He Who Must Not Be Named." See them in Harry Potter Series.
Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.