Because you like Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.

Eragon is one part brave but three parts fool. See them in Eragon.

Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.

Blunt but anxious, Gretchen Ross bonds most easily with those who have lived tough lives like she has. See them in Donnie Darko.

Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.

Sam Roth is sensitive, musically gifted, and scarred by his past. See them in Shiver .

Sabrina Fairchild is irresistible. See them in Sabrina.

Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.

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