Because you like Miss Havisham in Great Expectations

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

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

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

With her consciousness so easily shifted between bodies, Motoko Kusanagi is left unsure of who or what she really is. See them in Ghost in the Shell.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

It’s a shame that the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t allow a woman to rule. The scheming, focused Cersei Lannister would do a far better job than either of her sons. See them in Game of Thrones.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.

Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.