Because you like Violet Baudelaire in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

It's a mad, mad world, but Alice has a surprisingly level head as goes her own way down the rabbit hole. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

If anyone can speak truth to power, it's Atticus Finch. With elequent monologues, he forces everyone to face hard truths. See them in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nala is a strong lioness who's loyal to her friends. See them in The Lion King.

Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.