Because you like Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days

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.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.

Leonidas is not the kind of king who merely gives orders; rather, he's out on the battlefield fighting alongside his men. See them in 300.

A house elf, Dobby is loyal, compassionate, and yearning for freedom. See them in Harry Potter Series.

A Hollywood starlet with a vindictive streak, Madison Montgomery is one witch that you shouldn't cross. See them in American Horror Story.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

This isn't the Captian Hook of your nightmares; he's charming and devilishly handsome. See them in Once Upon a Time.