Because you like Dean Moriarty in On the Road

Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Bridget Jones is a wanton sex goddess, struggling 30-something, and semi-hot mess. See them in Bridget Jones's Diary.

A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.

It turns out the girl of your dreams just might have dreams of her own. See them in (500) Days of Summer.

Vivian Ward is a no-nonsense working girl with fairy-tale dreams. See them in Pretty Woman.

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.