Because you like Susan Caraway in Stargirl
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.
Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.
Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Stella Grant is an organized, orderly optimist living with a dangerous disease. See them in Five Feet Apart.
General of the formidable Dora Milaje, Okoye is forced to make the difficult choice of staying loyal by the king’s side, or to her good friend who was overthrown. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille may have a phenomenal sense of smell, but he has a weak sense of morality. See them in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.