Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

Peter Kavinsky is a jock who only cares about getting back at his ex, or so he says. See them in To all The Boys I've Loved Before.

Mabel Pines loves sparkles, animals, friendship, and fun. See them in Gravity Falls.

The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.