Because you like Edward Fairfax Rochester in Jane Eyre

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.

Barry Egan has too many anger issues to list here. See them in Punch Drunk Love.

He may forget his homework, lose his toad, and fall off brooms, but Neville Longbottom can also single-handedly destroy villains. See them in Harry Potter Series.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Leatherface's moods change with his masks. See them in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Brian Robeson is a true survivor through and through. See them in Hatchet.

Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.

A hurricane of a human being, Marla Singer is destructive and unforgettable. See them in Fight Club.

When his friend goes missing, Lucas Sinclair is ready to fight. All of the Dungeons and Dragons is really paying off. See them in Stranger Things.