Because you like Sophie Neveu in The Da Vinci Code
Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Bob Parr is an ex-superhero now focused on being a dad, but he misses the action. See them in The Incredibles.
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.
Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.
Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.
If it means fulfilling her ambitions, Satsuki Kiryuin will show neither shame nor hesitation. See them in Kill la Kill.
As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.
Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.
Belle is an adventurous, intelligent fairy tale maiden who strives to see the best in everyone. See them in Once Upon a Time.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.
Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.