Because you like Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind

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

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.

Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Don't tell anyone Kate Austen was under arrest when the plane crashed. See them in Lost.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Charlotte York is an idealistic art curator who loves horses, tennis and Elizabeth Taylor movies. See them in Sex and the City.

Yippee-ki-yay! John McClane doesn't go down without a fight. See them in Die Hard.

Remy Hadley is a closed book—a cynical, super-smart closed book. See them in House M.D..