Because you like Hamlet in Hamlet

Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.

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

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.

It turns out the girl of your dreams just might have dreams of her own. See them in (500) Days of Summer.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.

John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.

An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.

Moving is hard for Coraline Jones; accidentally moving to a creepy mirror world just makes it harder. See them in Coraline.

Skye is a pluck hacktivist who tries to use her power for good. Unfortunately, " good" isn't always so clear-cut. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.