Because you like Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera

Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Christian is a romantic who for some reason won't stop singing everything he feels. See them in Moulin Rouge.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Velma Kelly will do anything to get the limelight back. See them in Chicago.

Cinderella will sacrifice herself to keep her family's memory alive. See them in Cinderella (Live Action).

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.