Because you like John Yossarian in Catch-22

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Frank Ginsberg is the number one Proust scholar in the world, but he recently failed at committing suicide. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

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.

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.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.