Because you like Susie Salmon in The Lovely Bones
Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Will Byers is just like any other twelve year old, except he's stuck in another dimension. See them in Stranger Things.
Jessica Rabbit isn't bad. She's just drawn that way. See them in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Everything is fascinating to Octavia Blake who has been locked away for her entire life. See them in The 100.
Mr. Blonde is the undisputed leader of his pack of suited-up outlaws, with a stoic and serious demeanor, and a penchant for bloodshed. See them in Reservoir Dogs.
As a scaring Assistant, Mike Wazowski frightens children to collect their screams to be used as a power supply for the city. See them in Monsters, Inc..
If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.
Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.
There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.