Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Benoit Blanc is Sherlock with Southern charm, and a mysterious benefactor. See them in Knives Out.

Working as a captain in the American Expeditionary Forces and a spy for British Intelligence, Steve Trevor wants to end World War I once and for all. See them in DC Extended Universe.

There must be quite a lot of fellows who haven't got anybody to bring them tea in the morning. Bertie Wooster is lucky to have his valet, Jeeves. See them in Jeeves and Wooster.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.

World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Jack's big imagination is never limited by his incredibly cramped surroundings. See them in Room.

Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.