Because you like Gregor Samsa in The Metamorphosis

Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.

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

Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.

Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

Harry Osborn is the privileged son of Oscorp's founder with a goblin-sized chip on his shoulder. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.

It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.