Because you like Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones's Diary
Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.
Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.
A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.
Amy March blends her naturally artistic spirit with a sense of practicality. See them in Little Women.
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Villanelle is a hired assassin who loves committing murder as much as she loves dressing up in fancy pink ballgowns. See them in Killing Eve.
Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Neil Perry is a brilliant student with an artist's soul. And he's desperate to unleash it. See them in Dead Poets Society.