Because you like Catherine Barkley in A Farewell to Arms

Jamal Malik came from humble beginnings in an Indian slub filled with street gangs, but he is destined for bigger things. See them in Slumdog Millionaire.

Will Turner is an earnest, lovelorn blacksmith's assistant with an adventurous spirit. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.

With an undeniable sense of adventure, Huck Finn is an expert at getting into and, more importantly, out of sticky situations. See them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

It's easy to see why Poe Dameron would side with the rebellion: he's bad at taking orders, likes to show off, and is committed to the cause. See them in Star Wars Series.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

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.

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.

A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.