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Gregor Samsa is an ordinary man in an abnormal predicament. See them in The Metamorphosis.
Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.
Clay Jensen's friend Hannah is gone, and he is determined to find out why even if that brings him pain. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
A bumbling hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is becoming a part of something much larger than himself as he embarks on a quest. See them in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Troy Bolton is a triple threat: singing, dancing, and basketball. See them in High School Musical.
Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.
From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.