Because you like Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
Free-spirited Annie Hall goes through life saying "La-di-da, la-di-da, la la." See them in Annie Hall.
Kelly Kapoor's interests are office gossip, pink (the color), Pink (the singer), snow cones, the temp Ryan, and "basically, anything that is awesome." See them in The Office.
One of Freddie Mercury's songs is "We Will Rock You." And does he ever! See them in Bohemian Rhapsody.
It's easy to see why Poe Dameron would side with the rebellion: he's bad at taking orders, likes to show off, and is committed to the cause. See them in Star Wars Series.
Marge Simpson is a mostly happy housewife and subscriber to Sponge and Vacuum Magazine. See them in The Simpsons.
Maria Rambeau is a tough-as-nails Air Force pilot who is also a loving single mom. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.
Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.
Edmund Pevensie isn't a bad person, but he did sell his siblings out for a tin of Turkish Delight. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.