Because you like Princess Fiona in Shrek

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

Jack Bauer is a terrorist fighter who is scared of nothing and no one. The clock is ticking! See them in 24.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

WALL-E is a quirky little romantic robot cleaning the wasteland known as Earth. See them in WALL-E.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

Brilliant, violent, and only a little insane, the Joker doesn't listen to anyone except the voices in his head. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Charlie Kelmeckis is a wallflower who's starting to blossom into something more. See them in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Hawkeye is most comfortable perched above the action, keeping an eye on everything and using a well-timed arrow to save the day. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Celine's a spontaneous Parisian college student enjoying the night of her life. See them in Before Sunrise.

This metal-bending mutant may be misaligned with the genetically normal people of the world, but Magneto's got class for days. See them in X-Men Series.

Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.