Because you like Susan Caraway in Stargirl
Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.
Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.
Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.
Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.
A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.