Because you like Mortimer Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace
Luke Skywalker always wanted to leave home, but he didn't expect that it would be as part of a quest to rescue a princess and save the galaxy. See them in Star Wars Series.
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
Satine cynically gives up on love so she can advance her singing career. But she meets a dreamer who reminds her there's more to life than ambition. See them in Moulin Rouge.
Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.
The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.
John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.
For now Lindsay Weir is a geek, but who knows? Maybe she fits in better with the freaks. See them in Freaks and Geeks.
Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Belle is an adventurous, intelligent fairy tale maiden who strives to see the best in everyone. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.