Because you like Doon Harrow in The City of Ember
Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.
As Jane Villanueva grapples with a truly unexpected pregnancy, she realizes that her life is "now the stuff of telenovelas." See them in Jane the Virgin.
Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.
A former child mayor fallen from grace, Ben Wyatt is still trying to pick up the pieces years later. See them in Parks and Recreation.
After years of being a nerdy loner, Seth Cohen can't wait to shower charm on his newfound friends. See them in The O.C..
V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.
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.
Quinn Fabray can become a monster when there is something she wants. See them in Glee.
Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.
A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.