Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

Mr. Fox will never truly be happy without a dead chicken between his chompers. See them in Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Sweet, reserved, and intellectual, Cordelia Foxx would do anything for her students. See them in American Horror Story.

Both a noble district attorney and a psychopathic villain, Harvey Dent proves some men really can have it all. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Haley Dunphy's interests include shopping, dating, and avoiding homework at all costs. See them in Modern Family.

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

Titus Andromedon will show you the ropes, help you with your problems, and sing at you constantly, whether you like it or not. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.