Because you like Jonas in The Giver
Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.
Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.
When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.
Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.
A jaded skeptic who only wants to get paid, Garrett becomes involved in bigger struggles that force him to be less self-serving. See them in Thief.
Gruff and efficient, Sam Fisher protects a nation that can never admit he exists. See them in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
Alien insists on taking the party with him wherever he goes. And if you're lucky, you'll get to see his gun collection. See them in Spring Breakers.
Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The quiet, intense Daryl Dixon lets his crossbow do the talking. See them in The Walking Dead.
Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.