Because you like Elaine Robinson in The Graduate

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

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

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Caitlin Snow believes that burying herself in science is the best way to save the day or to mend a broken heart. See them in DC Extended Universe.

A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Todd Anderson has some “big shoes to fill” at Welton Academy, and new English teacher Mr. Keating isn’t letting him get away with staying silent in class. See them in Dead Poets Society.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.