Because you like Mickey Sachs in Hannah and Her Sisters
Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.
A kind and funny valedictorian, Gwen Stacy likes to make out with Spider-man when her homework's done. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Underneath her brassy, sarcastic exterior, Olive Penderghast is more sensitive than she pretends to be. See them in Easy A.
Good fashion? Check. Snarky quips? Check. Supernatural evil-fighting powers? Also check. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.
Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .
Charles Xavier is a telepath who believes mutants and humans are both good at heart and can live in harmony. See them in X-Men Series.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.
If you hang out with Bender in cool dive bars in 31st century New York, make sure you're on his "Do Not Kill" list. See them in Futurama.
Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.
Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.