Because you like The Grinch in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

There's never a dull moment when this mischievous high-schooler gets up to his hijinks. Save Ferris! See them in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

A laid-back stoner, Ben Stone wasn't planning on life's ultimate responsibility. See them in Knocked Up.

Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Hannah Horvath is kind of a mess, but she owns her messiness in a way few people do. See them in Girls.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .

Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.

A genetic experiment engineered to be the perfect assassin, Agent 47 is cold, professional, and lethal. See them in Hitman.