Because you like Javert in Les Miserables

A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

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

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.

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

A benevolent madman with a blue box, The Doctor is traveling through time and space to heal the wounds of the universe. See them in Doctor Who.

A sweet princess , Giselle is about to realize that life is no fairy tale. See them in Enchanted.

America Singer is a feisty, fiercely independent musician who places little value on the restrictive rules of her society. See them in The Selection .

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

Did he ever tell you the definition of insanity? Just wait, and this psychopath will do just that. See them in Far Cry 3.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.