Because you like Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.
Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
With a dangerous medical condition, Ignoring the rules makes him feel like he’s in control. See them in Five Feet Apart.
His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.
Chuckie Finster is a baby afraid of everything from clowns to closets, unless his best friend's by his side. See them in Rugrats.
Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.
Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Michael Scofield is no criminal, and he didn't get jailed by accident. See them in Prison Break.
Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.