Because you like Fantine in Les Miserables

Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.

Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.

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.

Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.

Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.

Neil Perry is a brilliant student with an artist's soul. And he's desperate to unleash it. See them in Dead Poets Society.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Cisco Ramon is a proud, enthusiastic member of a superhero support team. See them in DC Extended Universe.

A vampire hunter, Integra Hellsing doesn't tolerate failure, least of all her own. See them in Hellsing.