Because you like Christopher John Francis Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.

Hedwig is a lost soul with a punk rock spirit. See them in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.

Popular jock Andrew Clark is pretty bizarre. He's just better at hiding it, that's all. See them in The Breakfast Club.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

A ruthless militant, Raza will do anything to take down Tony Stark. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Margo loves mysteries so much that she becomes one. See them in Paper Towns.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.

Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.