Because you like Lloyd Dobler in Say Anything
Miss Peregrine exists to protect her wards, whether they like it or not. See them in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children .
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.
Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.
Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.
A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.