Because you like Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey

Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.

Christian is a romantic who for some reason won't stop singing everything he feels. See them in Moulin Rouge.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Free-spirited Annie Hall goes through life saying "La-di-da, la-di-da, la la." See them in Annie Hall.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.