Because you like Claire Littleton in Lost

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

A fearless scientist, Jane won't let a mere shipwreck stop her. See them in Tarzan.

Altair Ibn-La'Ahad is as much a philosopher and detective as he is a killer. He takes nothing at face value and continually searches for deeper truths. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

Margo loves mysteries so much that she becomes one. See them in Paper Towns.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

Lolita is full of drama and out of control. See them in Lolita.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

What Ron Weasley lacks in motivation and book smarts, he makes up for in loyalty and street smarts. See them in Harry Potter Series.