Because you like Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World
Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.
Robbie Turner has been accused of a crime he never committed, changing the course of his life forever. See them in Atonement.
Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Aldo Raine is in the killing Nazi business. And as he says, business is a-boomin'. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
His name is Chucky, and he's your friend till the end. Hidey-ho! See them in Child's Play.
Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.
As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.