Because you like Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.
Lois Lane's journalistic success is the result of her tenacity. She will doggedly pursue her leads until discovering the information she needs. See them in DC Extended Universe.
A good guy who's made some bad choices, Scott Lang is driven in his quest for redemption. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.
Hawkeye is most comfortable perched above the action, keeping an eye on everything and using a well-timed arrow to save the day. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.
Charming and enigmatic, Amy Dunne takes her love for puzzles to a cunning new level. See them in Gone Girl.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.
Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.