Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

A dedicated hedonist, Jack Harkness appreciates raunchy stories, stiff drinks, and excellent bottoms. See them in Doctor Who.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Stop calling her Powder. It’s Jinx now. Powder fell down a well. See them in Arcane.

Regina Mills is a cold evil queen turned chilly town mayor. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Rayon is kinder to the world than the world is to her. See them in Dallas Buyers Club.

Though Twilight might be opposed to it, her new friends might just be able to teach this serious-minded pony how to relax. See them in My Little Pony.

Madoka Kaname's new world of witches is challenging her optimism. Still, even in the worst of circumstances, she holds onto hope. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Bookish and socially anxious, Ruby Roundhouse is a teenager turned action heroine. See them in Jumanji.

This high school queen bee has everything, including a genius-level IQ—a fact Lydia Martin keeps hidden to maintain her image. See them in Teen Wolf.