Because you like Arwen in The Lord of the Rings
A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
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.
A librarian and aspiring Egyptologist, Evie O'Connell would rather have her own adventures than just read about them. See them in The Mummy.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.
Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.
A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Driven and straightforward with high-technology parts, EVE was sent to Earth to see if it is habitable. See them in WALL-E.
Claire Temple is a dedicated nurse providing secret care to New York's vigilantes. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.