Because you like Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

Though he has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Christopher has a much harder time processing the rest of the world. See them in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

Whether she's working as a mild-mannered assistant or an all-powerful superhero, Kara Danvers is defined above all by her huge heart. See them in Supergirl.

Cassie Sullivan is resilient and resourceful, but she's not quite as brave as she pretends to be. See them in The 5th Wave.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.

SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple under the sea. Absorbent and yellow and porous is he. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.

Jenna Rink is physically 30 but emotionally 13. She has a better excuse than most. See them in 13 Going on 30.

Percy Jackson is an ordinary student thrust into the world of myth come alive. See them in Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

A superpowered test subject, Scarlet Witch can manipulate other people's thoughts and force them to confront their worst fears. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.