Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

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

Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.

Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.

Ciel Phantomhive is a haughty teenage nobleman who doesn't suffer fools gladly. See them in Black Butler.

Cutting ties with her con-artist friends, Sarah Manning is creating a better life for her daughter by taking on the identity of the deceased Beth. See them in Orphan Black.

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

He's a get rich or die tryin' kind of raccoon. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Willow Rosenberg may be a witch who can defeat the forces of evil, but she still gets emotional over kittens on the Internet. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.