Because you like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Roman Roy is an entitled rich boy, but he's smarter than he seems. See them in Succession.

Romantic, impulsive, and captivated by the joys of life, Natasha Rostova is on the messy path of growing up. See them in War and Peace.

Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.