Because you like Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein

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 cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

Macbeth was probably named "Most Likely to Kill His Rivals" in his senior yearbook. See them in Macbeth.

Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.

Christine Palmer is a great surgeon and an even better friend. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.

A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

A rugged treasure hunter, Rick O'Connell finds adventure wherever he goes – whether he wants to or not. See them in The Mummy.