Because you like John McClane in Die Hard

Some say to survive in Underland you need to be as mad as a hatter–which, luckily, he is. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Veronica Lodge is a sophisticated girl who always, no matter what, absolutely gets what she wants. See them in Archie Comics.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

Deadpool thinks life is an endless series of train wrecks with only brief commercial-like breaks of happiness. See them in Deadpool.

Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Experiment 626 was designed for one thing: to destroy everything he touches. See them in Lilo & Stich.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

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