Because you like Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia

Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Through raised to be a gentleman, Laurie has a mischievous sense of humor. See them in Little Women.