Because you like Olive Snook in Pushing Daisies
Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.
Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.
All Catelyn Stark wants is to keep her family safe, but life in Westeros makes it nearly impossible. See them in Game of Thrones.
Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.
A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.
Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.
A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.
Freddie Freeman is a superhero aficionado with a dark sense of humor. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.
A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.
