Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

With a song always on her lips and her heart on her sleeve, Maria von Trapp is the governess every kid dreams of. See them in The Sound of Music.

Margo loves mysteries so much that she becomes one. See them in Paper Towns.

Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Dash Parr's super speed helps with his impatience. See them in The Incredibles.

Whether it's punching a meteor or saving a teen from jumping, Superman tries to be in as many places as Kryptonianly possible. See them in DC Extended Universe.

A laid-back stoner, Ben Stone wasn't planning on life's ultimate responsibility. See them in Knocked Up.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

If you believe if fairies, you better believe in Tinkerbell. See them in Peter Pan.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.