Because you like Claudius in Hamlet

Shy and nerdy, Gabriella Montez moved to Albuquerque and quickly became the toast of East High and a darling of the stage. See them in High School Musical.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.

Jesse Tuck dreams of finding someone to join his unusual family. See them in Tuck Everlasting.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.

Through raised to be a gentleman, Laurie has a mischievous sense of humor. See them in Little Women.

A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.

Satine cynically gives up on love so she can advance her singing career. But she meets a dreamer who reminds her there's more to life than ambition. See them in Moulin Rouge.

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Luke Skywalker always wanted to leave home, but he didn't expect that it would be as part of a quest to rescue a princess and save the galaxy. See them in Star Wars Series.

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.