Because you like John Yossarian in Catch-22

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Jim Stark is a teen torn apart by what the world asks of him. See them in Rebel Without A Cause.

Herion is Mark Renton's favorite drug. He sniffs it, smokes it, swallows it, sticks it up his arse, and injects it into his veins. See them in Trainspotting.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.