Because you like Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

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

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Susan Caraway joyfully dances to the beat of her own drum. See them in Stargirl .

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

Bridget Jones is a wanton sex goddess, struggling 30-something, and semi-hot mess. See them in Bridget Jones's Diary.

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

Jackie Brown is not your everyday flight attendant. See them in Jackie Brown.

A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.

Piper Halliwell is the most kind and caring Charmed One. See them in Charmed.

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.