Because you like Buttercup in The Princess Bride
Jim Stark is a teen torn apart by what the world asks of him. See them in Rebel Without A Cause.
A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.
Jack Bauer is a terrorist fighter who is scared of nothing and no one. The clock is ticking! See them in 24.
Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.
In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.
As high-strung as she is talented, Rachel Berry both marches and sings to the beat of her own drum. See them in Glee.
Tidus is upbeat, carefree, and desperate not to become his father. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Fiery and adventurous, Amy Pond is the sort of woman you'd want by your side on a journey through time and space. See them in Doctor Who.
For Morgana, sometimes wanting to do the right thing can led you down the wrong path. See them in Merlin.