Because you like Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind
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).
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Queenie Goldstein is beautiful, kind, and probably currently reading your mind. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Don't tell anyone Kate Austen was under arrest when the plane crashed. See them in Lost.
Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.
Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.
Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.
Mr. Blonde is the undisputed leader of his pack of suited-up outlaws, with a stoic and serious demeanor, and a penchant for bloodshed. See them in Reservoir Dogs.