Because you like Ishmael in Moby Dick

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

With a brilliant mind, an insane level of confidence, and a penchant for drunken dancing, Cristina Yang is a force to be reckoned with. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Love Quinn is a trained chef and excellent girlfriend, but she's hiding something dark. And bloody. See them in You.

With most of the people that Sango loved now gone, the only thing she wants is to kill the demon who destroyed her village. See them in Inuyasha.

Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.

Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.

JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

Violet Harmon takes teen angst to a paranormal level. See them in American Horror Story.

Manipulative, conniving, and ruthless, Mr. Gold is enigmatic no matter what world he's in. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Chanel Oberlin is a big fan of herself, and she can't see why anyone else wouldn't be too. See them in Scream Queens.

A photographic memory is just one of many skills Lexie Grey brings to the table as a surgeon. See them in Grey's Anatomy.