Because you like Miles Halter in Looking for Alaska

Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

As Violet says, one day the city’s gonna respect her. See them in Arcane.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Gilbert Blythe is crushing on a red-haired orphan. See them in Anne With an E.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

Miss Peregrine exists to protect her wards, whether they like it or not. See them in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children .

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.

Freddie Freeman is a superhero aficionado with a dark sense of humor. See them in DC Extended Universe.