Because you like George Milton in Of Mice and Men

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

Clementine is a beacon of innocence in a dangerous, deadly world. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).

Joel is a hardened, jaded survivor who keeps finding things to fight for. See them in The Last of Us.

Don't worry about this forensic scientist offing you unless you're a serial killer yourself. (You're not, right? Just checking.) See them in Dexter.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Napoleon Dynamite loves tater tots, mythical beasts, and reveling in his awkwardness. See them in Napoleon Dynamite.

The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.

Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Gloria Delgado-Pritchett's big personality is rivaled only by her big heart. Wait, did we mention she's gorgeous? See them in Modern Family.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.